The Florida Panther

Define the term "genetic diversity" in the context of a species population.

Briefly describe two historical factors that significantly contributed to the genetic bottleneck and reduced genetic diversity in the Florida panther population.

What structure prevented female panthers from moving more north on the Everglades?

You may need to do a little research on this question outside of this video; what did conservationists do to help restore the panther population, genetic rescue, in Florida?

In your own words explain the importance of human interaction with wildlife, and how human interaction can be beneficial to wildlife. How are we harmful to wildlife?