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The first thing done was the construction of passages under highways to allow them to cross safely as they moved about their ranges. The animals were becoming inbred, so biologists introduced eight female Texas cougars, a race very close genetically to the Florida race, to add to the gene pool. This resulted in several of the Texas females giving birth, and hopes are the diversity now can end the defects that were being found due to inbreeding. It may take time, but the future looks more promising now for this race of the puma, or mountain lion.
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∙ 14y agoThe first thing done was the construction of passages under highways to allow them to cross safely as they moved about their ranges. The animals were becoming inbred, so biologists introduced eight female Texas cougars, a race very close genetically to the Florida race, to add to the gene pool. This resulted in several of the Texas females giving birth, and hopes are the diversity now can end the defects that were being found due to inbreeding. It may take time, but the future looks more promising now for this race of the puma, or mountain lion.
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What are the places that save the puma?
The only puma population in trouble is the Florida race. See Florida panther website for more info. Just key in "Florida Panther", and you will go to the site. Very informative insite on the plight of this animal and what is being done to preserve it.
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
What is being done prevent extinction for pumas?
The puma species is considered of Least Concern by the IUCN. However, in most states in the USA (excluding Texas) there are laws that regulate the hunting of pumas. However, the Florida panther (a puma subspecies) is considered Critically Endangered. There are efforts underway to preserve the habitat of the Florida panther, although there is controversy among scientists about what habitat is the most important for the Florida panther.
What is being done to help save the puma?
Habitat has been set aside for the puma or mountain lion. The race known as the "Florida panther", is the only endangered subspecies, however.
What is being done to help eastern puma?
The only official population of pumas in the east is the remnant race called "Florida Panther', which is found in the south Florida swamps, with a population of around 89 animals. Strictly protected by law.
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