Discover the threats to the survival of the Florida panther.

Overview
Habitat Loss
Do Panthers & Oranges    Mix?
Habitat Fragmentation
Habitat Degradation
Inbreeding
Disease
Insufficient Large Prey
Mercury & Other    Environmental
   Contaminants
Institutional Constraints
Public Perceptions

We all know the Florida panther is threatened with extinction but why? Here, you'll uncover the many threats to our state's official animal:

Learn about habitat loss, fragmentation, and degradation that threaten the panther and many other plants and animals.

Discover some of the problems that occur when members of a small, isolated population breed.

Learn about environmental contaminants that may further jeopardize panther health.

Explore the history and functions of some of the agencies that manage the panther and its environment.

Evaluate some of the negative perceptions that hamper recovery efforts.

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