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That picture is of a Jaguar, not a mountain lion/Florida panther. Panther is incorrect slang for a mountain lion in this case as the true panther is a different species. Here is a direct copied post from the link you provided, pay close attention to the first and last sentence and underlined sentence...
Quote:Q. What does a Florida panther look like?
The Florida panther is always a tan color. The tawny color is richer on the back and lighter on the belly. The adult Florida panther has amber-colored eyes and a long, black-tipped tail. Male Florida panthers tend to be larger than females. The average length (nose to tip of tail) of a male is 7 feet. The average length of a female is 6 feet. An average male Florida panther weighs 120 pounds, while an average female weighs 75 pounds. Florida panthers are usually a little taller than 2 feet high at the shoulder.
Q. What is a black panther?
A black panther is not a Florida panther. The name black panther is a common name referring to a large, black cat. The only two large wild cats that can have an all-black coat are the leopard and jaguar. Usually, these two cats have spotted coats; however, melanistic leopards or jaguars can be born (in the same litter as spotted ones) that appear to be black. Melanistic leopards or jaguars are actually a dark chocolate color and still have their spots, which can be seen in adequate sunlight. Melanism is not known to occur in Florida panthers or any other puma subspecies.
That picture is of a Jaguar, not a mountain lion/Florida panther. Panther is incorrect slang for a mountain lion in this case as the true panther is a different species. Here is a direct copied post from the link you provided, pay close attention to the first and last sentence and underlined sentence...
Quote:Q. What does a Florida panther look like?
The Florida panther is always a tan color. The tawny color is richer on the back and lighter on the belly. The adult Florida panther has amber-colored eyes and a long, black-tipped tail. Male Florida panthers tend to be larger than females. The average length (nose to tip of tail) of a male is 7 feet. The average length of a female is 6 feet. An average male Florida panther weighs 120 pounds, while an average female weighs 75 pounds. Florida panthers are usually a little taller than 2 feet high at the shoulder.
Q. What is a black panther?
A black panther is not a Florida panther. The name black panther is a common name referring to a large, black cat. The only two large wild cats that can have an all-black coat are the leopard and jaguar. Usually, these two cats have spotted coats; however, melanistic leopards or jaguars can be born (in the same litter as spotted ones) that appear to be black. Melanistic leopards or jaguars are actually a dark chocolate color and still have their spots, which can be seen in adequate sunlight. Melanism is not known to occur in Florida panthers or any other puma subspecies.