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The Florida Panther Saved in Extremes From Extinction Thanks to Dna From the Texas Panther
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The Florida panthers were rescued from extinction by a genetic rescue involving Texas panthers. While there were fewer than 30 specimens left in the 1990s, the introduction of Texas females increased their genetic diversity, significantly reducing a rate of inbreeding that posed a serious threat to the species. The population now reaches about 200 individuals, but this respite could be of short duration without rigorous management, prevent biolo…
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