PROWLING FOR PANTHERS

Who knew the largest cat in Florida would be so vulnerable?

True/False

By the 1970’s, Florida panthers were close to extinction.

True

The Florida Panther is a subspecies of cougar.

True

Male panthers are not known to roam large distances.

False

When animal populations are small and restricted, inbreeding and genetic problems are common.

True

Food for thought

One of the main problems facing the Florida panther is loss of habitat. You just can’t pack too many panthers into a small area. Unfortunately, panthers are now often found roaming places like cattle ranches that have encroached on what used to be perfect panther habitat. This means that human/panther conflicts are common.

Can you think of ways that human/panther conflicts can be reduced in a way that benefits both?

For more info about the Florida Panther, follow this link:

http://myfwc.com/panther

 

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