The Florida Panther received a dubious distinction from the
National Wildlife Federation Wednesday. It was dubbed the
biggest loser among wildlife in America, as the endangered
species struggles to survive. There are fewer than 100 of these
big cats left in the wild, and the national wildlife federation
says the government has failed to protect them time and time
again. By allowing more and more development in Florida. These
cats at Tallahassee Museum are a Florida Panther-Texas Cougar
mix. In the past year, eight Texas Cougars have been introduced
in south Florida, and five of them have mated with Florida
Panthers. Wildlife lovers say the breeding program has
strengthened a species hurt by isolation and in-breeding, but
preserving their habitat is a tall order. The National Wildlife
Federation decries increased development saying it casts dark
clouds on the Florida Panther's chances of survival, much less
recovery. And the Florida chapter will be pushing agencies here
to try to create land-swapping opportuni