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Is the Florida Panther Still Roaming the Everglades?

šŸ’” The Answer

  • The Florida panther is a subspecies of mountain lion found only in southern Florida.
  • Its population crashed to about 20 individuals in the 1970s before recovery began.
  • Today, 120 to 230 panthers live, primarily in the Everglades and Big Cypress.
  • They require large territories and are threatened by habitat fragmentation and roads.

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