UNVEILING THE SCIENTIFIC NAME OF THE BLACK PANTHER

The enigmatic black panther, a creature steeped in lore, possesses a scientific name that uncovers its true nature. It is not a unique species but rather a melanistic form of the leopard (Panthera pardus) or jaguar (Panthera onca). This means their ebony coloration arises due to an increased production of melanin, the pigment that gives rise to ski