The wilderness enthusiasts were enthusiastic after a rare and fascinating video appeared on the social media, showing that the black panther passed alongside two spotted leopards on the Nilgiris road. The 29-second clip became viral and rarely looked at the mysterious big cat in the company of her commonly seen counterparts.
The video was shared on X (formerly Twitter) officer Indian Forest Service (IFS) Parveen Kaswan, who described it: “Bagheera (Black Panther) and other friends for a night walk on the Nilgiris roads. What a rare thing.” The shots show that all three cats calmly walk along the road under the night sky, their charming movements captivating viewers.
It’s not another kind
In the subsequent post Kaswan explained that black panthers are not a separate species, but the melanistic variants of the Indian leopard (Panthera Pardus).
“In India, Black Panther is a melanistic variant of an ordinary leopard. These animals seem black because of a genetic state called melanism, resulting in excess dark pigmentation. Despite their layers, leopard rosettes are often visible.
He also emphasized the importance of protecting wild animals and added: “The effort to preserve is vital for their survival because they face threats such as loss of habitats and poaching.”
The Internet is responding
Since then, the post has attracted over 25,000 views and triggered a live reaction online.
One user joked: “They are looking for Sher Khan,” while the other commented, “I remember the Baghir of Mowgli. Such a cute figure.” He added, “I hope they liked the automatic street lights,” she showed the intervention of the modern world at the natural location.
Many of them were hit by the elegance of animals and shared reactions such as “the pride for her walk” and “Majestic !!!!” – perfectly capture the feeling of respect that the video inspired.
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