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Percy the Florida Panther

The Florida panther is the only puma (also known as cougar and mountain lion) population east of the Mississippi. Hunting decimated the population badly, and it was one of the first species added to the U.S. endangered species list in 1973. Today, the panther is recognized as Florida's official state animal, but it is also the most endangered cat in North America. Florida panther kittens (like Percy) have blue eyes and a spotted coat which helps to camouflage them better from potential predators. Adult panthers are a uniform tawny brown in coloration, are 5-7 feet in length, and can weigh between 60 to 160 pounds. There are roughly only 100 - 160 cats in the wild currently. They are centered in Everglades National Park, Big Cypress National Preserve, the Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge and other public and private lands in southwest Florida. They are also still protected as an Endangered species by the Federal Endangered Species Act and as a Federally-designated Endangered species by Florida's Endangered and Threatened Species Rule. Potential panther habitat throughout the Southeast continues to be affected by urbanization, residential development, road construction, conversion to agriculture, and mining.

Aircraft Information

Aircraft Model: Airbus A320neo

Aircraft Registration: N385FR

Seat Capacity: 186

Engine Type: CFM LEAP-1A26

First Flight: 08/04/2021

Final Assembly Location: USA

Endangered Animals Initiative

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