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Stunning visuals of a black panther playing in the snowy woods of Siberia shared by owner

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17 April 2021

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Luna the black panther. PIcture: Luna_the_pantera

The black panther was born in captivity as the travelling zoo that had her mother was moving across Siberia.

A week after birth the cub’s mother rejected her, and the zoo had no resources to look after the weak newborn. 

The team got in touch with the cub’s current owner who is known to be an expert in rehabilitating wild cats. She agreed to take the cub, and spent weeks nursing the little panther to safety.

The cub was christened Luna when it was evident that she was successfully through the most dangerous period; the owner started social media pages to tell the rescue story, and to share the cub’s progress. 

Stunning visuals of a black panther playing in the snowy woods of Siberia shared by owner


Stunning visuals of a black panther playing in the snowy woods of Siberia shared by owner


Stunning visuals of a black panther playing in the snowy woods of Siberia shared by owner

Luna the panther was rescued from a travelling zoo when its mother refused to feed the cub. Pictures: Luna_the_pantera


Now the healthy-looking panther is a mega star in Russian and international social media, with millions of views across different platforms.

Her current owner, a young married woman from Siberia prefers not to share her name and not to declare the exact location because of safety concerns.

Several weeks into Luna’s childhood she got a play pal, a female Rottweiler called Venza.

Most of the amazing videos from remote Siberian woods show the duo running, jumping and rolling in the snow. 

Stunning visuals of a black panther playing in the snowy woods of Siberia shared by owner


Stunning visuals of a black panther playing in the snowy woods of Siberia shared by owner


Stunning visuals of a black panther playing in the snowy woods of Siberia shared by owner


Stunning visuals of a black panther playing in the snowy woods of Siberia shared by owner


Stunning visuals of a black panther playing in the snowy woods of Siberia shared by owner

Luna and Venza spend a lot of time playing in remote areas outside the city. Pictures: Luna_the_pantera


Luna is a mix of a Persian and an Amur leopard, which means that she is feeling fine in the snow.

‘Venza in fact thought that Luna was her cub. As soon as the dog saw the panther she started licking her fur, they bonded instantly’, the owner said.

They have to play in remote areas outside the city, and soon a summer enclosure will be built for Luna outside the house. 

Stunning visuals of a black panther playing in the snowy woods of Siberia shared by owner



Luna the panther was rescued from a travelling zoo when its mother refused to feed the cub. Pictiure and videos: Luna_the_pantera


‘In May she will move into her own enclosed territory’, Luna’s owner said. 

‘I have friends among owners of private - very good ones! - zoos, they are ready to take Luna any minute. But right now I’d like to try and find the way to keep her with us, and to create conditions that she is happy. 

‘She is more than a rescued pet for me, she is the part of my heart.’ 

Video shows Luna 'helping' with dry laundry. Video: Luna_the_pantera

Comments (11)

Luna and family express so much hope and love at a time when the world is very much in need.
Jim, Prince Edward Island, Canada
18/12/2023 23:35
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You are amazing people. I hope and pray Luna can stay with your family
Jenny , USA
27/01/2023 10:06
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What a heartwarming thing to see. They may never be separated and we can only hope and pray that Luna and Venza and their mom stay together until the very end. Millions of viewers are given the opportunity to view some beautiful joyful videos. Thank you for sharing!
Karen, South Africa
18/01/2023 16:17
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Absolute magic. The lady who's rescued her is an amazing human being. Keep her with you.She'd pine for you I am certain.
Sandra , England
03/01/2023 00:58
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Thank you for the beautiful black panther images. Also, long live President Putin!!!
Elodie, Orange County, California
03/04/2022 00:47
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Hi ,I am a cat lover and Luna is a beautiful cat .Love watching her and Venza running and playing, thanks for giving her a home where she is loved and taken care of you are truly a unique person.
Tom Blinzler, United States
20/11/2021 02:52
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This is a great story!
Ron, Ohio USA
15/10/2021 06:37
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You have a big heart, and you did a wonderful thing saving Luna.
I'm a cat lover, and a firm believer that felines are the coronation of evolution on our planet, above all other beings, including us, humans. They are so perfect.
Doru Letz, Knoxville, Tennessee, USA
12/10/2021 23:53
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Who are these people who think it's so awful to rescue a "wild" animal and raise it with them? This poor creature would have died if it weren't for this wonderful woman! This beautiful cat only knows the life it has with Venza and their caring "parents"!
Dominic, Brooklyn NY USA
07/07/2021 04:15
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Where in Siberia are the residing?
Scott, USA
05/07/2021 04:38
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Luna and Venza are a unique match made in heaven...Destiny chose for this adorable, kind hearted, special and rare starlette not to end up in a zoo, or travelling one like it's mother.

I have spent such blissful, joyful hours watching darling Luna, Venza and their wonderful mama bonding with so much love and playing so happily and care freely together. The saddest and cruelest act would be to break up this heavenly family and put Luna in a zoo. She (and her family) would surely die from depression...
Anonymous, Switzerland
24/04/2021 20:44
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