Aaron Doss
*Important facts about the species.
1. A panthers habitat is a marsh to hardwood hammocks.
2. the Florida Panther occurred throughout the southeast United States, from
Texas, Louisiana, and the lower Mississippi River valley north and east to the
Atlantic Ocean, including Arkansas, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and parts of
Tennessee and South Carolina. Today approximately 70 panthers remain in parks
and nearby private lands in southwest Florida.
*Reasons for the decline of its numbers.
1. when europeons first came to america.
2. hunting and animal health.
3. health
*How we can protect the species from further loss.
1. First, additional habitat must be secured and enhanced.
Second, programs are under way to breed panthers in
captivity for later release back in the wild.
Third,
scientists are exploring ways to increase the genetic variability of panthers
through cross-breeding with closely related subspecies.
2. As with most conservation issues, the plight the panther goes beyond the
question of whether it is worth saving this particular species.
If our wilderness cannot support panthers, then many other less visible species
also will perish.
3. Don't hunt or trap them and Please call The Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge.
*Important facts about the species.
1. A panthers habitat is a marsh to hardwood hammocks.
2. the Florida Panther occurred throughout the southeast United States, from
Texas, Louisiana, and the lower Mississippi River valley north and east to the
Atlantic Ocean, including Arkansas, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and parts of
Tennessee and South Carolina. Today approximately 70 panthers remain in parks
and nearby private lands in southwest Florida.
*Reasons for the decline of its numbers.
1. when europeons first came to america.
2. hunting and animal health.
3. health
*How we can protect the species from further loss.
1. First, additional habitat must be secured and enhanced.
Second, programs are under way to breed panthers in
captivity for later release back in the wild.
Third,
scientists are exploring ways to increase the genetic variability of panthers
through cross-breeding with closely related subspecies.
2. As with most conservation issues, the plight the panther goes beyond the
question of whether it is worth saving this particular species.
If our wilderness cannot support panthers, then many other less visible species
also will perish.
3. Don't hunt or trap them and Please call The Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge.