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Florida Panthers

Florida Panthers . By: Yakiyah Small-Young. What do Florida Panthers Eat?. Primarily panthers only eat meat. They also eat feral hog, rabbit, raccoon, armadillo, birds, and alligators. While Florida Panthers are not known to eat fish but, they do eat raccoons that eat fish.

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Florida Panthers

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  1. Florida Panthers By: Yakiyah Small-Young

  2. What do Florida Panthers Eat? • Primarily panthers only eat meat. • They also eat feral hog, rabbit, raccoon, armadillo, birds, and alligators. • While Florida Panthers are not known to eat fish but, they do eat raccoons that eat fish. • Florida Panthers are also known to eat small livestock and pets at night. Source:www.defenders.org/wildlife_and_habitat/wildlife/panther.php Source: Clipart

  3. Are Florida Panthers Harmful to People? • Florida Panthers are shy and usually avoid people. • Other kinds of Cougars have on rare occasions attacked and killed people. • There are no documents cases of a Florida Panther attacking a person. Source:www.defenders.org/wildlife_and_habitat/wildlife/panther.php Source: Clipart

  4. What is The Difference Between the Latin names Felis Concolor Coryi and the Latin name Puma Concolor Coryi ? • There is no difference. • Originally the Florida panther was classified Felis along with the domestic cat and 28 other species. • As a Professor named Mr. Preston wrote, scientists are debating among themselves and for now the name Puma is winning. Source: http://classblogmeister.com/blog_edit.php?userid=339116 Source: Clipart

  5. Because the Florida Panthers are Endangered , What are the Special Protections Given To Them? • Defenders of Wildlife is working to save Florida panthers by protecting the large tracks of habitat necessary to their survival in Florida. • Defenders is also working with public partners, private partners and wildlife agencies to re-establish panthers in their historic range. Source:www.defenders.org/wildlife_and_habitat/wildlife/panther.php Source: Clipart

  6. Why Are Florida Panthers Becoming Endangered? • Hunters used to pose the greatest threat to panthers. • Today habitat loss most threatens the panther. • The panthers do not adapt well to human intrusions and habitat changes. • However, the population should remain stable as long as habitat protection continues. http://www.fofweb.com/Science/default.asp?ItemID=WE40

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