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The Florida Panthers

By marvinfame

  • Florida panthers are listed as an endangered species in 1973, Florida panthers are protected by state and federal laws.

    Florida panthers are listed as an endangered species in 1973, Florida panthers are protected by state and federal laws.
    Florida panthers are listed as an endangered species in 1973, Florida panthers are protected by state and federal laws.

  • he panther was given protection under the Wildlife Code of the State of Florida and the Florida Panther Act of 1978.

    he panther was given protection under the Wildlife Code of the State of Florida and the Florida Panther Act of 1978.

  • A Panther Recovery Team, appointed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in 1976, presented an initial "Florida Panther Recovery Plan" in 1981

    A Panther Recovery Team, appointed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in 1976, presented an initial "Florida Panther Recovery Plan" in 1981

  • Beginning in 1981, an extensive radio-collaring program supported the study of panther movements, behaviors, and mortality.

    Beginning in 1981, an extensive radio-collaring program supported the study of panther movements, behaviors, and mortality.

  • 1982, they became the official Florida state mammal.

    1982, they became the official Florida state mammal.

  • In 1983, The Florida Panther Technical Advisory Council was established by the state legislature to provide advice on technical issues concerning the panther.

    In 1983, The Florida Panther Technical Advisory Council was established by the state legislature to provide advice on technical issues concerning the panther.

  • The Florida Panther Interagency Committee was established in 1986.

    The Florida Panther Interagency Committee was established in 1986.

  • 1989 census indicated that the Florida panther population had dropped to between 30 to 50 individuals.

    1989 census indicated that the Florida panther population had dropped to between 30 to 50 individuals.

  • The Florida Panther Interagency Committee established a Habitat Preservation Plan for the florida panther in 1993.

    The Florida Panther Interagency Committee established a Habitat Preservation Plan for the florida panther in 1993.