Florida panther

Scientists have pieced together the first complete picture of the Florida panther genome – work that could serve to protect that endangered population and other endangered species going forward. Florida panthers are the only documented population of pumas (Puma concolor) found east of the Mississippi River. In the mid-1990s, Florida panthe...

Carlton Ward’s photographs chart survival struggle of one of America’s last remaining big cats

Why is the FWC Giving up on the Florida Panther? I have a theory, after reading all of the research that will be presented to the Florida Wildlife Conservation Commission on Sept 2 and 3 2015 , and it has nothing to do with giving up, and everything to do with wanting to hunt charismati

The Florida Panther is a unique subspecies of the Cougar that generally lives in the forests and swamps of southern Florida. In the 1970s there were only an estimated 20 Florida Panthers left…

Stock image 4070-1352: Florida panther in Bald cypress swamp. Florida, USA (captive)

Recognized as the official state animal, the Florida panther is one of the most rare and endangered mammals on planet earth. Sadly, there may only be 100-180 panthers still roaming the wilds of Florida. So it goes without saying that this is one big cat that needs our unwavering attention and support.

Female puma

Park visitors sometimes ask where they might see the endangered Florida panther, which prefers remote, undeveloped areas. Read more to learn about your best chances for seeing one of the world’s most elusive animals.