Black panthers are found mainly in tropical forests across different continents, depending on the species:
- Black leopards (melanistic leopards) are primarily found in the dense tropical rainforests of South and Southeast Asia, including southwestern China, Burma, Nepal, southern India, Indonesia, and southern Malaysia. They are also present, though more sparsely, in parts of tropical Africa such as Ethiopia and the forests of Mount Kenya and the Aberdares
- Black jaguars , another form of black panther, are found in Central and South America
- The Malay Peninsula hosts the largest population of black panthers in the world, where nearly all leopards are black due to melanism, which provides camouflage advantages in dense jungle habitats
- In Africa, black leopards have been confirmed in Kenya, especially in the Laikipia region, where sightings have increased recently
- Black panther sightings have also been reported across various parts of the United States, though many are unconfirmed and could be other species or misidentifications
In summary, black panthers are found in tropical and subtropical forests of Asia, Africa, and the Americas, with significant populations in the Malay Peninsula, parts of South and Southeast Asia, Central and South America, and some regions of Africa like Kenya
