Black Wild Cats In Florida

All five species can transmit a host of diseases.

Black wild cats in florida. Up to 15 years range. Primarily found in southwestern Canada the western US and almost all of Mexico and Central and South America. Cubs are usually covered with blackish brown spotsadult males can be up to 8 feet 21 meters long and weigh between 130 and 150 pounds 59 and 68 kg.

Length varies from 74-86 and weight ranges from 70-160 pounds. Scientists in Wisconsin estimate that cats kill at least 78 million birds per year in that state alone. There is no compelling evidence that a single wild black panther has ever existed in United States.

The bobcat which is one of two predatory big cats found in Florida is the most abundant wildcat in the United States. Small numbers found in pockets of several other state including Florida where they are known as the Florida panther and Nebraska as well as parts of central Canada. Wild cats that have a dark melanistic color are often referred to as panthers or black panthers including big and small wild cats such as jaguars leopards and jaguarundi.

The Yaguarundi Or Eyra Cat Puma Yagouaroundi Is A. Anecdotally you will hear about sightings of jaguarundi in Florida from time to time. Domestic cats are not a part of Floridas natural ecosystem.

Small numbers found in pockets of several other state including florida and nebraska and parts of. Even cats with bells. Dark Long-tailed Wild Cats in Alabama and Florida.

Wild Cats List Index. Theres no known species of a large black wild cat here in Floridas Wild Cat News - Bobcat or Panther. The big black cats are black leopards or black jaguars and are not referred to as black panthers by anyone who knows anything about big cats.