Florida PantherBy: Jairo

Physical Characteristics• The Florida panther

can weigh up to 130 lbs.

• Their length is up to 7 ft.

• The color of a panther is tawny brown , and white.

• Females can weigh up to 70-75 lbs.

Life Span• The lifespan of a

Florida panther is up to 10-15 years old.

Eating Habits/Diet• The panther’s diet

is white tailed deer, feral hogs, rabbits, birds, raccoons, and armadillos.

Population• The best estimate

of the panther’s population is between 100-160 of them.

Habitat/Range• The Florida panther

lives in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, and parts of Tennessee.

Adaptations• The Florida panther

has claws that help it tear meat.

• It also has fur that helps it camouflage.

• It also has a strong nose that helps it smell.

Fun Facts• Did you know that

panther kittens are born with dark spots on them?

Endangered Because• The Florida panther

is endangered because of human development, vehicles, and poisoning.

Reference• Defenders of the

Wild. 2012.• www.defendersofth

ewild.org