Black tiger

Stalking panther

Black panther with spots showing the sunlight. These big cats are the melanistic color variant of either jaguar or leopard species.

Experience the untamed beauty of the tiger, the true king of the jungle. Fierce, fearless, and magnificent. #tigers #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #bigcats #savetigers

With great sadness we report that Orson, the beloved black jaguar, passed away today. He was euthanized after staff recognized that his increasingly geriatric condition was affecting his quality of life. Orson was almost 22 years old--a very advanced age for his species--and was a well-known resident of the Zoo. Please take a moment to offer condolences to Zoo staff who will be feeling this loss. RIP big guy, we'll miss you dearly. :'(

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Jaguar Portrait by Brenden Scott - Fun fact: Jaguars are the largest cats in the Western Hemisphere and the third largest overall. Only lions and tigers are bigger.

Jaguar. J'adore.

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