The document discusses the plight of the endangered Florida panther. There are only 90-100 panthers remaining due to loss of habitat from development and many deaths from collisions with vehicles. Male panthers require large territories of 200 square miles which are becoming fragmented, forcing conflicts with other males. Without increased land preservation and protection efforts, the Florida panther is at high risk of extinction.
3. Territory facts
Males need 200 square miles for a home
range.
Females need at least 75
The number of panthers killed on the highway
is increasing. 200 were killed in 2007.
4. Deaths
Because male panthers are not finding enough
home range, they meet other males more
often and fight until one is killed.
5. Endangered
Only 90 to 100 Florida panthers remain today.
They are at extremely high risk of extinction.
7. Help for the Panthers
The Wildlife Rehabilitation Center treats more
than 2,400 injured, sick and orphaned animals
each year.
8. The Future
Without partnerships and land
preservation, the panther will not
survive, nor will all the other animals that
depend on the same habitats.