When it comes to wildlife mysteries in America, few phenomena capture public imagination like the so-called “Black Panthers.” Despite numerous sightings and countless stories, science tells us that there’s no species officially recognized as a black panther. So what are people seeing? Wildlife journalist and TF&G Editor-In-Chief Chester Moore tackles this enigma in his fascinating video series. Here, he ranks the seven most likely candidates for these sightings, ranging from the improbable to the plausible.
Watch the video to dive into Moore’s rankings and explore his reasoning behind each candidate.