florida panther

"[Relates the] story of a girl who discovers a family of panthers that were thought to be extinct, and her journey to save the species"--Provided by publisher.

In the 1800s, Florida panthers thrived in the southeastern United States, but by the mid 1900s, there were very few of the animals left. When biologists like Mark Lotz realized that wildlife refuges would only do so much to save this endangered species, they got to work.

"It wasn't so long ago when a lot of people thought the Florida panther was extinct. They were very nearly right. That the panther still exists at all is a miracle--the result of a desperate experiment that led to the most remarkable comeback in the history of the Endangered Species Act. And no one has told the whole story--until now. With novelistic detail and an eye for the absurd, Craig Pittman recounts the extraordinary story of the people who brought the panther back from the brink of extinction, the ones who nearly pushed the species over the edge, and the cats that were caught in the middle"-- Publisher's description.

Simple text and illustrations introduce young readers to Florida panthers, discussing where they live, what they eat and more.

"[Relates the] story of a girl who discovers a family of panthers that were thought to be extinct, and her journey to save the species"--Provided by publisher.

Felina the Florida panther loved growing up in her forest home--until the forest started to shrink. Learn whether Felina and the other forest animals adapt to the new human presence and what children can do to keep wild animals safe, happy, and healthy. Includes "For Creative Minds" section.

In Florida's Big Cypress National Preserve, two hungry panther kittens go in search of food and succeed in their first hunt without their mother.

Describes the efforts being made to save the panthers in Florida, discussing the captive breeding program, and examining the concerns of developers who regard the panther as a threat, as well as the position of animal rights groups that are using the issue as a rallying point.

Offers an overview of the natural history, distribution, physical characteristics, behavior, and conservation of the Florida panther.