In this activity, students will: 1. Plot the monthly movements of male and female panthers on a map. 2. Compare the movements and activities between male and female panthers. 3. Calculate the total distance traveled by male and female panthers during a year. 4. Explain the habitat requirements for Florida panthers. 5. Explain why home range size varies among wildlife species. 6. Describe how barriers, both natural and manmade, affect how panthers roam.
Recommended level: Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade
1. Tracking Florida Panthers: Movement and Home Range
2. Barriers to Panther Movement