How many Florida panthers are left?
About 100 cats remain in the Florida panther population. As recently as the early 1990’s, only about 30 Florida panthers existed. Although the population has recovered somewhat, the Florida panther is still critically endangered. Q. Where do Florida panthers live? Historically, this subspecies roamed the entire southeastern United States, including Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, and Louisiana. Currently, the only remaining population is in southwest Florida. Q. What kind of habitat does the Florida panther live in? The Florida panther will use a variety of habitats, from marsh to hardwood hammocks. The panther prefers dry forest but will cross watery areas if necessary. One of the most important habitat types to the Florida panther is slash pine with saw palmetto understory. Florida panthers use the dense saw palmetto thickets as stalking cover while trying to sneak up on prey and as hidden dens to raise young kittens. Q. How much space does a Florida panther need? A
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