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A panther in the Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge. The Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge is part of the United States National Wildlife Refuge System, located in southwestern Florida, twenty miles east of Naples, in the upper segment of the Fakahatchee Strand of the Big Cypress Swamp. It is north of I-75 and west of SR 29.
Aroostook National Wildlife Refuge: Aroostook County: ME 1998 5,252 acres (21.25 km 2) [176] Carlton Pond Waterfowl Production Area: Waldo County: ME 1966 1,055 acres (4.27 km 2) [177] Cross Island National Wildlife Refuge (Part of Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge) Washington County: ME 1980 1,700 acres (6.9 km 2) [178]
As the panther grows, the spots fade and the coat becomes completely tan, while the eyes typically take on a yellow hue. The panther's underbelly is a creamy white, and it has black tips on the tail and ears. Florida panthers lack the ability to roar, and instead make distinct sounds that include whistles, chirps, growls, hisses, and purrs.
Carlton Ward, a conservation photographer for National Geographic, will discuss his work documenting and researching the Florida panther. Carlton Ward to bring 'Path of the Panther' to Garden Club ...
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Florida biologists captured the heaviest panther ever recorded in the state as part of a research program into the endangered animal. The adult male panther weighed 166 pounds, according to the ...
Among the wildlife of the park are a number of threatened and endangered species: the Florida panther, wood stork, black bear, fox squirrel, and Everglades mink. The park also is home to white-tailed deer, raccoons, opossums, red-shouldered hawks, wild turkeys, owls, and vultures.
Suddenly I looked up, and saw the cat emerge from out of the swamp. It got within 40 feet of me and then slowed down, locking its eyes with mine.