Florida panther

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The Florida panther is a critically endangered subspecies of cougar native to the forests and swamps of southern Florida.

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Observed surface forms (2)

Surface form Occurrences
Florida cougar 1
Florida puma 1

Statements (50)

Predicate Object
instanceOf carnivore
endangered species
mammal
subspecies of cougar
activityPattern primarily crepuscular and nocturnal
apexPredatorIn south Florida ecosystems
bodyColor tawny
class Mammalia
commonName Florida panther self-linksurface differs
surface form: Florida cougar

Florida panther self-link
Florida panther self-linksurface differs
surface form: Florida puma
conservationStatus Critically Endangered
conservationStatusSystem IUCN Red List (subpopulation) classification often treated as critically endangered or endangered
diet feral hogs
raccoons
small mammals
white-tailed deer
distinguishingFeature black-tipped tail
kittens have spots that fade with age
white fur on muzzle and chest
ecologicalRole top predator regulating prey populations
family Felidae
genus Puma
habitat Everglades
forests
swamps
wetlands
kingdom Animalia
legalStatus listed as endangered in the United States
lifespan up to about 12–15 years in the wild
managedBy Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
nativeTo Florida
United States of America
surface form: United States

Southern United States
surface form: southeastern United States
order Carnivora
parentTaxon Puma concolor
phylum Chordata
protectedBy U.S. Endangered Species Act
range Big Cypress National Preserve
Everglades National Park
South Florida
surface form: southern Florida
reproduction gives birth to live young
litter size typically 1–4 kittens
scientificName Puma concolor
surface form: Puma concolor coryi
taxonRank subspecies
threatenedBy habitat loss
human encroachment
inbreeding
vehicle collisions

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Florida panther commonName Florida panther self-link
Florida panther commonName Florida panther self-linksurface differs
this entity surface form: Florida cougar
Florida panther commonName Florida panther self-linksurface differs
this entity surface form: Florida puma
Everglades National Park hasSpecies Florida panther