But more are being shot than originally thought. 1. In 1967, the Department of the Interior listed the Florida panther as an endangered subspecies. The Florida panther's current status is listed as endangered. The Florida panther is the only subspecies of mountain lion that remains in the eastern United States. The Florida Panther was placed on the endangered species list in 1967. The critically endangered Florida panther is battling ongoing threats to its survival. As a species, the puma is not endangered. Nature, and the panthers, matter to me because if we are able to save the panther we will be able to save Florida. With only 100 - 160 cats in the wild, the panther most likely would not exist without the Endangered Species Act. An estimated 160 to 180 animals remain in the wild. Hunting decimated the population badly, and it was one of the first species added to the U.S. endangered species list in 1973. Status: Endangered; The Florida panther is a subspecies of Puma concolor (also known as mountain lion, cougar, or puma) and represents the only known breeding population of puma in the eastern United States. The only breeding population appears to be in South Florida. The Florida Panther is endangered because, Florida does not have enough forest, or swamp land left for the panthers to live and hunt in. (extrinsic) 2. The only known breeding population of panthers is in south Florida, although its historic range covered the … Mark Conlin/Alamy. The Florida panther is the only puma (also known as cougar and mountain lion) population east of the Mississippi. The Florida panther is the only race of the puma or mountain lion considered endangered. An endangered Florida Panther Endangered Florida Panther taken in December of 2016 at Spirit of the Wild Wildlife Management Area in Florida using a Nikon D3200 with a passive infrared trigger and two flashes. With only 100 – 160 cats in the wild, the panther most likely would not exist without the Endangered Species Act. The panther in general isn't endangered. An estimated 160 to 180 animals remain in the wild. About 30 to 35 juvenile and adult Florida Panthers wear radio collars as part of the Florida Panther Recovery Program. The first threat is the species own health problems being caused by the poor habitat conditions. They are found in southern Florida in swamplands such as Everglades National Park and Big Cypress National Preserve. Since then, U.S. As a species, the puma is not endangered. Why We Must Protect the Florida Panther. The panther species is considered of least concern, however the Florida panther subspecies is endangered due to hunting and habitat loss. The only known breeding population of panthers is in south Florida, although its historic range covered the entire southe The Florida panther is the most endangered cat in North America. There are many reasons to the decrease in population in the Florida Panthers. In 1967, the Department of the Interior listed the Florida panther as an endangered subspecies. The Florida panther is the most endangered cat in North America. Today there are only 120 to 130 Florida panthers left in the wild. Endangerment of the Florida Panthers started in the early years of the 1900's from the settlers killing them off for livestock or fear. An endangered Florida Panther Endangered Florida Panther taken in December of 2016 at Spirit of the Wild Wildlife Management Area in Florida using a Nikon D3200 with a passive infrared trigger and two flashes. Nature, and the panthers, matter to me because if we are able to save the panther we will be able to save Florida. The Florida panther is one of the earth's most endangered animals. Download the PDF file to the right for detailed information about the Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge. September 20, 2017 Alison Kelly. The Florida panther is a subspecies of Puma concolor (also known as mountain lion, cougar, or puma) and represents the only known breeding population of puma in the eastern United States. Florida panthers once prowled and flourished in woodlands and swamps throughout the Southeast. Endangered Florida panthers are mysteriously struggling to walk, and wildlife officials don't know why. Since then, the U.S. By Sophie Lewis Updated on: August 21, 2019 / 10:56 PM / CBS News Florida panthers are endangered and protected.