Did you know that black leopards aren't completely black, as Pardus is demonstrating so beautifully, they still have their rosettes which can be seen the clearest on their bellies.
Pardus has melanism. Melanism is a genetic condition that manifests as an overproduction of black pigment, melanin.
Quick fact about Black Leopards
05 March 2018
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