The Florida panther is a subspecies of Puma concolor (also known as mountain lion, cougar, or puma) and represents the only known breeding population of puma in the eastern United States. There are currently only 100-160 Florida panthers left in the wild. The Florida panther is one of 32 subspecies of puma concolor. In 1982, the Florida panther was named the state animal of Florida.
The Florida panther's current status is listed as endangered. Fun Facts. Florida panthers were heavily hunted after 1832 when a bounty on panthers was created. By Jamie Kiffel-Alcheh Florida Everglades In this episode of "Nature Boom Time," follow Kirby and Charlie as they undertake a two-day canoe trip through the Florida Everglades to find out about mangroves and their importance to this coastal ecosystem. The Florida panther is one of the smaller cougar species in the Western Hemisphere. Fun Panther Facts for Kids. DIET. The Florida panther is the only subspecies of mountain lion that remains in the eastern United States. Adult males can reach a length of seven feet (2.1 meters) with a shoulder height between 24-28 inches (60-70 centimeters), and an average weight of 116 pounds (52.6 kilograms). A female Florida panther stares at the photographer in Audubon’s Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary near Naples, Florida on June 22, 2018. The light tan colored Florida panther is one of over 30 subspecies of cougar (Puma concolor) found in North America. Once common throughout the southeastern United States, fewer than 100 Florida panthers (Puma concolor coryi) are estimated to live in the wilds of south Florida today. The Florida panther has several distinctive characteristics not found on western cougars: a cowlick in the middle of the back, and a crook at the end of the tail, features which may be the result of inbreeding because of the low population. Florida panther. The Florida panther is the most endangered cat in North America. Like most animals, Florida panthers need food, water, shelter, and access to mates to survive. Hunting decimated the population badly, and it was one of the first species added to the U.S. endangered species list in 1973. In 1967, the Department of the Interior listed the Florida panther as an endangered subspecies. Below are some facts about the Florida panther. Photograph by Carlton Ward Jr. The Florida panther (Felis concolor coryi), a subspecies of the mountain lion, is a member of the cat family, Felidae, and is severely threatened with extinction.Listed as endangered, the Florida panther population currently numbers between 30 and 50 individuals. The most endangered of all Florida's symbols is its state animal, the panther (Felis concolor coryi) which was chosen in 1982 by a vote of students throughout the state.
The Florida panther's current status is listed as endangered. Fun Facts. Florida panthers were heavily hunted after 1832 when a bounty on panthers was created. By Jamie Kiffel-Alcheh Florida Everglades In this episode of "Nature Boom Time," follow Kirby and Charlie as they undertake a two-day canoe trip through the Florida Everglades to find out about mangroves and their importance to this coastal ecosystem. The Florida panther is one of the smaller cougar species in the Western Hemisphere. Fun Panther Facts for Kids. DIET. The Florida panther is the only subspecies of mountain lion that remains in the eastern United States. Adult males can reach a length of seven feet (2.1 meters) with a shoulder height between 24-28 inches (60-70 centimeters), and an average weight of 116 pounds (52.6 kilograms). A female Florida panther stares at the photographer in Audubon’s Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary near Naples, Florida on June 22, 2018. The light tan colored Florida panther is one of over 30 subspecies of cougar (Puma concolor) found in North America. Once common throughout the southeastern United States, fewer than 100 Florida panthers (Puma concolor coryi) are estimated to live in the wilds of south Florida today. The Florida panther has several distinctive characteristics not found on western cougars: a cowlick in the middle of the back, and a crook at the end of the tail, features which may be the result of inbreeding because of the low population. Florida panther. The Florida panther is the most endangered cat in North America. Like most animals, Florida panthers need food, water, shelter, and access to mates to survive. Hunting decimated the population badly, and it was one of the first species added to the U.S. endangered species list in 1973. In 1967, the Department of the Interior listed the Florida panther as an endangered subspecies. Below are some facts about the Florida panther. Photograph by Carlton Ward Jr. The Florida panther (Felis concolor coryi), a subspecies of the mountain lion, is a member of the cat family, Felidae, and is severely threatened with extinction.Listed as endangered, the Florida panther population currently numbers between 30 and 50 individuals. The most endangered of all Florida's symbols is its state animal, the panther (Felis concolor coryi) which was chosen in 1982 by a vote of students throughout the state.