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Threats
We all know the Florida panther is threatened with extinction but why? Here, you'll uncover the many threats to our state's official animal:
- Learn about habitat loss, fragmentation, and degradation that threaten the panther and many other plants and animals.
- Discover some of the problems that occur when members of a small, isolated population breed.
- Learn about environmental contaminants that may further jeopardize panther health.
- Explore the history and functions of some of the agencies that manage the panther and its environment.
- Evaluate some of the negative perceptions that hamper recovery efforts.