The Florida panther is a North American cougar (P. c. couguar) population in South Florida. It lives in pinelands, tropical hardwood hammocks and mixed freshwater swamp forests.

Florida panther, member of a population of large New World cats belonging to the species Puma concolor, family Felidae, confined to a small, isolated, and inbred group in southern Florida. This …

Apr 13, 2022 · In 50 years, the endangered Florida panther has made a long journey back from the brink of extinction. The population has rebounded from an estimated low of 10 animals to over 200 …

Learn facts about the Florida panther’s habitat, diet, life history, and more.

The Florida panther symbolizes what is left of natural Florida and is a guiding force behind much of the Florida Wildlife Federation’s work. This iconic species was one of the first animals listed under the …

In the southeastern U.S., panthers formerly ranged throughout Florida, as far west as Arkansas and as far north as South Carolina. Today only about 120-230 adult panthers exist, primarily in southwest …

FLORIDA PANTHER FAST FACTS Panthers can consume 20–30 pounds in one meal, and a female with kittens may consume even more. Panther kittens have black spots and blue eyes that serve as …

Dec 7, 2022 · Once common throughout the southeastern United States, fewer than 100 Florida panthers (Puma concolor coryi) are estimated to live in the wilds of south Florida today.

Jul 31, 2025 · The elusive ghost of the Everglades, the Florida Panther (Puma concolor coryi), is actually not a panther at all. It’s a subspecies of the North American cougar (Puma concolor).

Florida panthers are an endangered species and the only big cat East of the Mississippi River. Learn more about their biology, habits, and some common misconceptions in Panther Facts.