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.

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 …

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 …

Learn facts about the Florida panther’s habitat, diet, life history, and more.

The Florida panther symbolizes what is left of natural Florida and is a guiding force behind much of the Florida Wildlife Federation’s work. This iconic species was one of the first animals listed under the …

FLORIDA PANTHER FAST FACTS Panthers can consume 20–30 pounds in one meal, and a female with kittens may consume even more. Panther kittens have black spots and blue eyes that serve as …

In the southeastern U.S., panthers formerly ranged throughout Florida, as far west as Arkansas and as far north as South Carolina. Today only about 120-230 adult panthers exist, primarily in southwest …

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.

Florida panthers are an endangered species and the only big cat East of the Mississippi River. Learn more about their biology, habits, and some common misconceptions in Panther Facts.

The seldom seen Florida panther is one of Florida’s most iconic species – and one of its most beloved. Here are 9 facts about the Florida panther to impress your friends.