Panthera

[ pan-ther-uh ]

noun

1. a genus of chiefly large cats that includes the snow leopard, tiger, leopard, jaguar, and lion, most having the ability to roar.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Panthera¹

From New Latin; panther

Example Sentences

Panthera pardus leopards — the newborns’ species — are classified as a vulnerable species on the red list of the International Union for Conservation of Nature.

From Seattle Times

"Everyone always assumes wolves have the upper hand," says ecologist Mark Elbroch, the leader of Panthera's Puma Program.

From National Geographic

Actual leopards, on the other hand, are big cats, part of the genus Panthera along with lions, tigers, jaguars, and snow leopards.

From Washington Times

There is also a project known as Panthera Team Asia, which says it is ready to enter the expressions of interest process, but is likely to be some way down the wanted list.

From BBC

John Goodrich is the chief scientist for Panthera, the global wild cat conservation organization.

From Washington Post