Florida panther - Wikipedia
The Florida panther is a North American cougar (P. c. couguar) population in South Florida. It lives in pinelands, tropical hardwood hammocks and mixed freshwater swamp forests.
Description and Range | FWC - Florida Fish and Wildlife …
North American puma range is outlined in black and covers the western part of United States and Canada. Florida panther range is outlined in pink and covers the southeastern United States.
Florida Panther: Species Profile - U.S. National Park Service
Dec 7, 2022 · 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 | U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Apr 13, 2022 · “Introducing the female Texas pumas into the population increased panther numbers, genetic diversity, and survival rates,” said David Shindle, Florida panther recovery coordinator for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Florida Panther - Florida Wildlife Federation
May 17, 2024 · The Florida panther (P. c. couguar – Puma concolor couguar) is a North American cougar that lives in tropical hardwood hammocks, pinelands, and mixed freshwater swamp forests of South Florida.
Land Mammals - Florida Panther | FWC - Florida Fish and Wildlife ...
The Florida panther (Puma concolor coryi) is one of two native cat species in Florida, the other being the bobcat (Lynx rufus). Adult panthers are a uniform tawny brown in coloration, are 5-7 feet in length and can weigh between 60 to 160 pounds.
Florida panther | Diet, Habitat, & Facts | Britannica
Florida panther, member of a population of large New World cats belonging to the species Puma concolor, family Felidae, confined to a small, isolated, and inbred group in southern Florida. This population is the only breeding group of pumas in the eastern United States.
WEC422/UW467: Wildlife of Florida Factsheet: Florida Panther …
Common name: Florida panther, cougar, mountain lion, panther, puma. Habitat: Habitat generalists including rangelands, forests, prairies, and wetlands. However, a forested component is needed as a source of cover. Physical Description: Large tan cats with cream-colored chests and black on the backs of their ears.
Florida Panther (Puma concolor coryi) | U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
The Florida panther is a large, long-tailed cat with a great deal of color variation: pale brown or rusty upper parts, dull white or buffy under parts; tail tip, back of ears, and sides of nose are dark brown or blackish.
Florida Panther Facts and How We're Helping Protect Them
Jun 6, 2023 · The Florida panther is a cat of secrecy: rarely seen and with an estimated population of only around 200 adults and subadults, it's one of the most endangered mammals in the country. Like other Puma species, the Florida panther is typically a tawny-beige color with a whitish-gray belly and black tips on the tail, ears, and nose. Adult males can ...