1. Lions: Lions are the primary predators of black panthers in the wild. They are known to hunt and kill black panthers for food and territory.
2. Leopards: Leopards are also significant predators of black panthers. They are highly skilled hunters and often compete with black panthers for the same prey.
3. Hyenas: Hyenas are known to prey on young and weaker black panthers. They often hunt in packs and can be formidable adversaries for black panthers.
4. Crocodiles: Crocodiles are predators of black panthers that live near water sources. They ambush black panthers that come to drink or hunt near the water's edge.
5. Snakes: Certain large snake species, such as pythons and cobras, are capable of preying on young or sick black panthers.
6. Humans: Humans are also predators of black panthers, primarily through hunting and poaching. Black panthers face threats from illegal wildlife trade and habitat loss due to human activities.