This documentary follows the life of , a rare black leopard living in the Kabini Forest of India.
: Melanism affects only about 5–6% of the leopard and jaguar population. The Real Black Panther
Contrary to popular belief, a "black panther" is not a separate species. It is an umbrella term for any big cat with a dark coat caused by , a genetic mutation that results in an excess of black pigment. This documentary follows the life of , a
: Most "black panthers" are actually melanistic leopards (found in Africa and Asia) or melanistic jaguars (found in Central and South America). This documentary follows the life of
2. The Documentary: " The Real Black Panther " (National Geographic)