The term "panther" refers to several species, and their endangerment status varies:
Florida panther: Critically endangered due to habitat loss, human conflict, and genetic bottleneck.
Snow leopard: Vulnerable due to poaching and habitat loss.
Leopard: Vulnerable due to habitat loss, poaching, and conflict.
Jaguar: Near threatened due to similar pressures.
Common threats include habitat degradation, poaching, human-wildlife conflict, and reduced genetic diversity. Conservation efforts are ongoing.