Florida panther White Oak Conservation

these 2 young florida panthers raised @ white oak , released wild after mother found dead in collier county, florida.

overall, cougars classified species of least concern, florida panther subspecies 1 of world s endangered large mammals, less 130 in southern florida. still estimated 30 50 in 1989.

white oak not have permanent population of florida panthers instead works u.s. fish , wildlife service , florida fish , wildlife conservation commission prepare injured or orphaned individuals rerelease southern florida. center s spacious enclosures meant simulate natural habitat, , receive little no human interaction maintain natural instincts. instead, monitored cameras , radio collars.

white oak has raised 12 florida panthers release. recently, orphaned brother , sister brought center @ 5 months old in 2011 after mother found dead in collier county, florida. after being raised, male , female released in 2013 rotenberger wildlife management area , collier county, respectively. after being released, female became pregnant and, couple months later, gave birth single kitten. 21 months old, young age florida panther become mother.