As long as wild animals remain in the forest, it’s acceptable. However, with forests being cleared, wild animals are increasingly entering residential areas in many parts of the world. Lately, numerous videos depicting such encounters have gained traction on social media. A video depicting a black panther wandering in front of a house surfaced online.
The footage captures the large feline moving stealthily while surveying its surroundings. Recorded via CCTV, the video has elicited diverse reactions from viewers. While some expressed fear, others likened the scene to Bagheera, a fictional character from the Jungle Book.
X user Kishore Chandran (@tweetKishorec) posted this video with the caption, “Look who is quietly entering a house near Coonoor in Nilgiris.” The video starts with a view of a house’s courtyard, with a closed door visible on one side. Suddenly, the scene shifts dramatically as a black leopard casually strolls by. The video captures the big cat moving silently and surveying its surroundings, leaving viewers astonished.
Look who is silently entering into a home near Coonoor, Nilgiris. pic.twitter.com/uxtmhVCSBp— Kishore Chandran (@tweetKishorec) February 16, 2024
One user commented, “Bagheera looking for Mowgli.” Another remarked, “So rare to see this black panther!” A third user speculated on the potential shock of any occupants in the house, imagining their reaction upon witnessing the scene either in person or through CCTV footage. Lastly, a fourth user described the panther as both beautiful and intimidating, encapsulating the mixed emotions stirred by the encounter.
According to National Geographic, the term “black panther” doesn’t refer to a distinct species but rather serves as an umbrella term for big cats with black coats. These big cats possess high levels of melanin, resulting in their black appearance. The intensity of their colouration correlates with the amount of melanin pigment present in their fur.
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