Panthera
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Panthera
From New Latin; see origin at panther
Example Sentences
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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
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