National Black Cat Day

What actually is a ‘black panther’? 👀 Black panthers aren’t actually a species of cat, it is a term coined for cats that appear black. But this is actually a natural genetic variation called ‘melanism’ that causes their fur to seem dark. In bright lights, you can still see the spots and rosettes that they naturally have 🐾 Many scientists believe this is a genetic variation that helps these cats blend into their natural surroundings, typically dense rainforests! 🌿 📍 National Black Cat Day ❤️ SUBSCRIBE to be the first to see all of our videos! [INSERT TIGER ICON] Join us and support our global rescue & conservation efforts. Become a member today https://thebigcatsanctuary.org/membership-7/ 👉 Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBigCatSanctuary/ 👉 Like us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebigcatsanctuaryuk/ 👉 Follow us on Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebigcatsanctuary 🤩 Visit our website directly: http://thebigcatsanctuary.org/ ❗️2025 Open Day tickets are on sale NOW Book yours HERE! 👉 https://bit.ly/2024OpenDays ⭐️ Book a Lodge 👉 https://thebigcatsanctuary.org/product/overnight-safari-stay-weekday 🐯 Watch all episodes of Wild Cat Wonders HERE! 👉 bit.ly/WildCatWonders 🧡 Catch up on the latest episode of Behind The Sanctuary HERE! 👉 https://bit.ly/BehindTheSanctuary 🦁 Watch all episodes of One Zoo Three and OZT Goes Wild In Britain HERE! 👉 https://bit.ly/ONEZOOTHREE