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Florida Panther Essay

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For years now the Florida Panther has been listed on the endangered species list. Most people know of this fact, however; they do not know why. As with every other animal on the endangered species list, there are several factors that can possibly place these animals on this list. The Florida Panther is on the endangered species list due to car interactions, a growing human population, and substantial land developments, however; there are several precautions that one can take to help protect this animal.
People do not realize this but there are several panthers killed from car accidents. While panthers are large animals, they are hard to see. This is part of the reason why so many of them are killed by cars. Studies show that in 2012 seventeen panthers died due to “vehicular trauma” (Allen, pg. 11). Then in 2013 another 18 panthers were killed by cars (Allen, pg. 11). There are several …show more content…

As the human population is increasing, Florida Panthers are decreasing. In the past, Native Americans would kill panthers for their coat, teeth, meat, and for medical uses (Alderson, pg. 23). There have also been several human-panther encounters where humans have tried to kill the panther. It is noted that panthers never try to come after individuals (Alderson, pg. 18). However; individuals still feel as if they are in danger when they are in contact with a panther. People also feel the need to harass and mess with Florida Panthers. With an increasing population, there are more people harming these animals. There have been several actions taken to prevent these occurrences from reoccurring. To avoid the amount of panthers being killed by humans there is laws in place that punishes people that bother, hurt, wound, agitate, or eradicate Florida Panthers (Alvarez, pg. 198). When an individual sees a panther they should not harm it; instead they should admire its

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