The Florida panther prowl woodlands and swamps at night, traveling long distances in search of prey like deer and wild hogs. Their habitat and genetic diversity are threatened by human activities such as vehicle collisions and hunting, as well as lack of available mates. Conservation efforts aim to protect panther habitat, breed panthers in captivity for reintroduction, and consider cross-breeding to increase genetic variation. Panthers are efficient predators that can run swiftly but only for short distances.

2. They prowl in the woodlands and swamps
throughout the southeast.
A male panthers home range averages
275 square miles.
They can travel up to 15 to 20 miles a day.
They move in a zig zag pattern.
Travel and hunt during the cool hours of
the night.
They can live up to 12 to 15 years in the
wild.

3. We are the big reason why Florida
Panthers are endangered.
They are killed by cars and trucks.
Hunters still shoot Panthers reguraly.
Their health and habitat also contribute to
being endangered.

4. Their habitat is secured and enhanced.
Programs are underway to breed panthers
in captivity for later release back in the
wild.
Scientists are exploring ways to increase
the genetic variability of panthers through
cross breeding with closely related
subspecies.

5. An efficient hunter.
Their 150 pounds and can measure up to
7 feet long.
They are built to hunt live prey, such as
deer and wild hogs.
If these aren’t available they will also eat
racoons armadillos and even alligators.
They can run up to 35 mph but for only a
few hundred yards.

6. They are a very beautiful and elegant
animal.
They’re brownish with white bellies.
They are very closely related to a cougar.