Javan Leopard
Panthera pardus melas
Charakteristics
- Origin
Java (Indonesia)
- Habitat
tropical rainforests and dry broadleaf forests
- Diet
Various types of deer, wild pigs, primates, birds, reptiles
- Status
critically endangered
- Size
Head-torso length of up to 140 cm
- Weight
up to 80 kg
- Gestation period
90 to 105 days
- Achievable age
approx. 15 to 20 years
Threat Categories of IUCN
Leopards can change their spots
Black panthers are often believed to be a separate species, but they are actually just leopards or jaguars with dark fur. Black panthers have more of the natural pigment melanin than the lighter members of their species. This is due to a genetic trait called melanism, which is particularly common in Javan leopards.
