Reasons Why Florida Panther Is Endangered
The Florida panther
The Florida panther is a beautiful panther,but is the only subspecies of a panther
in the East Coast.This mammals population in the 1800s was approximately 1,360.
It has dramatically declined to 100,but it is slowly increasing.Disease,inbreeding
and human interaction are the main reason why the Florida panther is endangered.
It is sad that the Florida panther is endangered.
There are many reasons why the Florida panther is endangered.Humans are 1 of
the many reasons why the Florida panther is endangered.In 2006,11 of the 19
panthers were killed by cars,leaving only 8 alive.There are massive roads and
construction sites within their massive home range,which sadly resulted in death
by car collisions.In the …show more content…
Habitat loss degration(means to go to a worse state),
fragmentation (means to become smaller) also affects population.But not all
negative effects are from mankind.There are serious inbreeding issues for this
animal.Scientists found evidence of a disease called "Feline Immunodeficiency
virus".In the 2002-03 capturing season,two panthers had a disease called "Feline
leukemia virus".
However,mankind is trying extremely hard to prevent the Florida panthers from
becoming extinct.The U.S Fish and Wildlife Service created a refuge space called
the "Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge".Scientist also decided to cross-
breed this feline with the Texas cougar.So,eight Texas cougars were released into
Florida panther territory.Road safety was also important to the felines.Underpasses
were created to increase the safety of the panther.Public outreaches were also
created to warn drivers about any crossing panthers.Signs were also created on
highways and freeways.When Nixon was president,he passed the Endangered
Species Act,which stopped any killing,capturing or harmful activities to
endangered species.Captive breeding also helped the panther by
The Florida panther is a beautiful panther,but is the only subspecies of a panther
in the East Coast.This mammals population in the 1800s was approximately 1,360.
It has dramatically declined to 100,but it is slowly increasing.Disease,inbreeding
and human interaction are the main reason why the Florida panther is endangered.
It is sad that the Florida panther is endangered.
There are many reasons why the Florida panther is endangered.Humans are 1 of
the many reasons why the Florida panther is endangered.In 2006,11 of the 19
panthers were killed by cars,leaving only 8 alive.There are massive roads and
construction sites within their massive home range,which sadly resulted in death
by car collisions.In the …show more content…
Habitat loss degration(means to go to a worse state),
fragmentation (means to become smaller) also affects population.But not all
negative effects are from mankind.There are serious inbreeding issues for this
animal.Scientists found evidence of a disease called "Feline Immunodeficiency
virus".In the 2002-03 capturing season,two panthers had a disease called "Feline
leukemia virus".
However,mankind is trying extremely hard to prevent the Florida panthers from
becoming extinct.The U.S Fish and Wildlife Service created a refuge space called
the "Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge".Scientist also decided to cross-
breed this feline with the Texas cougar.So,eight Texas cougars were released into
Florida panther territory.Road safety was also important to the felines.Underpasses
were created to increase the safety of the panther.Public outreaches were also
created to warn drivers about any crossing panthers.Signs were also created on
highways and freeways.When Nixon was president,he passed the Endangered
Species Act,which stopped any killing,capturing or harmful activities to
endangered species.Captive breeding also helped the panther by