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Why are oumas endangered?

pumas are endangered because of hunters hunting them down


Is there currently anything being done to address the problem with endangered pumas?

The Florida panther is the only endangered race of puma, and they are strictly protected. So yes


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.


Are pumas endangered species?

Pumas, also known as mountain lions or cougars, are considered a species of "Least Concern" by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). While they face threats such as habitat loss, hunting, and human-wildlife conflict, their populations are relatively stable across their range in the Americas.


Why are Florida pumas endangered?

Because of illegal hunting and potching


Why are pumas in danger?

They are hunted for their fur which has been used for centuries for clothing and other items. Puma's require a large area to hunt in and that area has been decreased as more people cut down forests, and destroyed areas that Pumas need to hunt. Pumas are also endangered by the farmers that kill Pumas. Farmers view Pumas as a danger to their livestock and therefore kill the Pumas to keep their livestock.The puma or mountain lion is not an endangered species. They are fairly common over most of their range. The Florida race is endangered, but the species as a whole is not.


Are cats endangered species?

lions tigers and pumas are but domesticated homecats arent


Why are eastern pumas endangered?

A lack of habitat caused by human encroachment.


How many endangered pumas are in the world?

The only puma subspecies endangered is the Florida race, known as "Florida panther". Around 80 survive.


Are pumas an endangered animal?

Yes, pumas are under the category "near threatened" on the conservation chart.


What can you do to save pumas?

For more info on this, visit the Florida panther website. This is the only race of endangered puma.


How long can pumas live up to?

Pumas can live 18 to 20 years in the wild. Lots of people hunt them though. That is VERY BAD!