There's Many Reasons why Big Cats with Black Coats, termed as Black Panthers, could be and are becoming Ontario's Next Invasive Species! Click This Video To ...
According to bigcatrescue.org, black coloration is more commonly found in forested areas with less light, which seems to fit the area. Black panthers of any species are capable of producing non-black cubs, but it seems they’re selected against in such environments.
He shows pictures of black cougars in the video, and they have very distinct grey markings compared to the seeming all-black of other big cats.
According to bigcatrescue.org, black coloration is more commonly found in forested areas with less light, which seems to fit the area. Black panthers of any species are capable of producing non-black cubs, but it seems they’re selected against in such environments.
He shows pictures of black cougars in the video, and they have very distinct grey markings compared to the seeming all-black of other big cats.