The Florida Panther Verges on Extinction
Fergus C. 1991. The Florida Panther Verges on Extinction. Science. 251(4998):1178-1180
Subtitle: A breeding program that raises scientific questions and animal rightists' tempers may be the only way to save the cougar. This article highlights how the Florida panther has struggled to maintain a viable population since the 1960s. A captive breeding program began and has been both helpful and criticized.
- Type
- Journal Article
- Authors
- Fergus, Chuck
- Units
- BICY , EVER
- Keywords
- Captive Breeding, Endangered Species, Florida panther (Puma concolor coryi), Habitat Loss, Management, Recovery