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Welcome to the official website of the Florida Panther Project, founded in 1993. While our site is being updated and new information being added, please feel free to call us at (941) 377-6662. We will be happy to update you on upcoming events and current group programs. Many of you know about our on-going plans to acquire acreage in the northern part of Florida in an effort to assist in the formation of a safe greenway corridor from approximately Camp Blanding to the Okefenokee Swamp in Georgia. This is a very ambitious goal, but we are doing our part and proving the value of smaller non-profits in the overall picture of panther habitat conservation statewide. The Florida Panther Project, Inc. is a non-profit Florida corporation. The goal of the project is to, 1. assist in the recovery of the Florida panther in the wild by purchasing and setting aside natural habitat where the panther can survive, and 2. present educational talks and exhibits to the public. All funding is through voluntary contributions.
The Florida panther is on the Federally-protected Endangered Species list. Many estimates suggest that there are less than 100 wild panthers in the entire state. These are the last remaining documented big cats in the eastern United States. Please visit our MEMBERSHIP page to learn how you can help in this effort. Be sure to check back soon as we develop our new website! Thank you. Florida Panther
(Puma Concolor Coryi)
Quick Facts
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Other Names: Puma, Cougar, Mountain Lion
Status: Endangered
Population: Less than 100 wild panthers
alive today in Florida.
Threats: Increasing human development and population growth in Florida has led to habitat loss.
Survival: The Florida panther has an average life span of 12 years in the wild. Chief mortality factors are car / truck collisions and fighting with other panthers.
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