Discovery

If there was a new discovery to be made, I would want it to be The Domesticated Panther; a way for Wild Panthers to become a household pet. Being a wild animal it would take a serious person because domesticating animals is no laughing matter. Training would require plenty of time and patience. A good age to start training a cub would be 5-6 weeks.

I would start researching the history of the panther at the zoo. Some things I would look for are traits inherited from adult panthers, strange illnesses, and other sickness which could be a problem in the future. During the Zoo visit, I would inquire about the exercise routine and length given to the panthers so that I could have an idea as to what size property and time frame I would need. In asking about the routines in feeding I would note what type of food they supply for the wild cats, and how the feeders greet the animal during that time.

A few problems that may arise during the training process are, socializing with other animals & humans, feeding habits, teething, and potty training. I would declaw the panther at an early stage so that my home would remain intact while the day went on. Not to mention I would also spay or neuter the wild cat.

One great benefit that would make me want to discover this is the exotic nature of the panther that could be trained to be guard cat, but could also be a friendly household kitty in the morning, during the day, and even at night if it slept in the house.