Panthera

American  

[pan-ther-uh] / ˈpæn θər ə /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of Panthera

From New Latin; see origin at panther

Example Sentences

But despite the challenges, Abishek Harihar from wild cat conservation organisation Panthera said there is "hope for the species" globally.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

Kaplan, whose Leiden Collection with his wife Daphne Recanati Kaplan includes 17 Rembrandt paintings and a Johannes Vermeer, said proceeds from the Rembrandt sale will help establish an endowment at Panthera.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026

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 • Oct. 4, 2023

That's a sign that adult survival is improving because as females live longer, "they're more likely to give birth to cubs," said Panthera lion program director Andrew Loveridge.

From Reuters • Jun. 1, 2023

Lions, for example, are called Panthera leo, the species leo of the genus Panthera.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari