Panthera (Noun)
Meaning
Lions; leopards; snow leopards; jaguars; tigers; cheetahs; saber-toothed tigers.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Panthera genus consists of several large cat species, including lions, tigers, leopards, and jaguars.
- Scientists classify snow leopards as members of the Panthera genus, along with other big cats like lions and tigers.
- Historically, saber-toothed tigers belonged to the Panthera genus, characterized by their large canines and powerful builds.
- Panthera is a biological genus comprising the lion, tiger, leopard, and jaguar, which are some of the world's most iconic big cats.
- Although cheetahs are not technically part of the Panthera genus, they coexist with many Panthera species, such as lions and leopards, in their natural habitats.