Create a hybrid animal that blends the sleek, stealthy appearance of a black panther with the rugged, powerful features of an alligator. The creature should have the muscular, agile body of a panther, covered in glossy black fur, but its back and tail are adorned with the hard, scaly texture of an alligator’s skin. The panther’s head remains feline, with sharp, glowing eyes and sleek ears, but its jaws are slightly elongated, filled with sharp, alligator-like teeth. Massive clawed paws carry this beast with the grace of a predator, yet its thick, reptilian tail sweeps behind, giving it an almost dragon-like aura. Set the creature against a dark, swampy forest lit by moonlight, with mist swirling at its feet and the water shimmering beneath the creature’s gaze.