Only 100 Florida Panthers Left

The beautiful Florida panther that resides in the southern tip of Florida, is one of the most endangered specie in the world.  As of right now, there are about only 100 panthers roaming around left.  According to the Defenders of Wildlife, panthers habitats are threatened by inbreeding, human development, territorial arguments between panthers, collision of vehicles, and diseases.


             

"Although we call them Florida panthers, these shy cats once roamed throughout the entire southeast from east Texas to the Atlantic and north to parts of Tennessee," said Friends of the Florida Panther Refuge. Right now you can see Florida panthers at Florida National Wildlife Refuge, Big Cypress National Preserve, or Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park.  However, panthers can also be seen crossing highways and around alligator alley in search of a new habitat.  

                           
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There are several organizations and ways that you can help save the Florida panther from becoming extinct.   Friends of the Florida Panther Refuge sells merchandise to support the Florida panther.  Such merchandise includes hats, shirts, coffee cups, and the Florida license plate.  In addition, the Big Cat Rescue, says you can always donate straight to the Florida Panther Refuge or you can adopt your own panther..