Florida Panther Coservation (outline # 1)

This discussion topic submitted by R. Jay Berenzweig ( rberenzw@wvu.edu) at 12:25 am on 4/2/01. Additions were last made on Friday, November 22, 2002.


This paper will contain information on the Florida Panther, (Puma concolor coryi) that will give reasons why the panther is now extremely endangered. I will also discuss the natural history of the panther and how it has evolved into a seperate species from the puma or mountainlion found in western north america. I will also discuss the conservation attempts and efforts that are currently being applied towards the florida panther.

I. Florida Panther Natural History
II. Reasons for decline
1. Overhunting
2. Loss of habitat
3. Human intrusion
III. Conservation of the panther
1.habitat
a.protected areas
2.Location
3.Education efforts

Sources:
1. Friends of the Florida Panther
www.floridapanther.org/ccp.html

2. Florida Panther Society
www.atlantic.net/~oldfla/panther.html

3. Alverez, Ken. "Twilight of The Panther"

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