The Florida panther, a symbol of the state’s wild beauty, is in a perilous fight for survival. This iconic creature, once a common sight throughout the southeastern United States, is now facing the very real threat of extinction.
The panther’s population has dwindled to a small fraction of its historical size, and its range is now confined to a limited area in South Florida. The main culprits behind this decline are habitat loss, vehicle collisions, and disease.
