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Why are cougars extinct in Florida?
That isn't true. The Florida Panther, a subspecies of cougars, lives in Florida. Although it is endangered, it is not yet extinct.
How did cougars become endangered?
cougars are not endangered,save for the Florida race.
Does Alabama have cougars?
No, Alabama does not have cougars. Florida does have Florida panthers, located in the Everglade swamp. These are extremely rare, though, and few people have seen them in the wild.
What is the order of the Florida panther?
Florida panther - and all cougars - are in the Order of Carnivora.
When were cougars consider endangered?
The Florida race is the only endangered cougar.
Are there cougars in Michigan?
Yes.Michigan is not within the natural range of Cougars.
Is a Florida panther ever known as a Florida painter?
Yes, they were AKA (Also Known As) a Florida Painter. They are also called Cougars, Mountain Lions, and Pumas.
Can Florida panthers get melanism?
There has never been a confirmed case of melanism among cougars.
Are cougars mountain lions and pumas endangered animals?
Cougars, mountain lions and pumas are names of a single species. The only subspecies currently endangered is the Florida panther.
Where are cougars found?
Cougars are found throughout the west coast of the Americas. They stretch from Yukon Canada down to the Andes mountains in Peru. There is also a reserve of about 50 eastern cougars in Florida, the last remnants of the eastern cougar population.
Are cougars endangered animals?
No, only the Florida subspecies is listed as endangered. The species as a whole is in no danger.
Why are eastern cougars in danger?
Eastern cougars were hunted to extinction in the beginning of the last century. The only surviving member of this race is the endangered Florida panther, of whom some 80 survive.
