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They were the only cats east of the Plains that miraculously survived an onslaught of European settlements and were able to recover from only 20 remaining to over 200 now, a 'remarkable' increase according to Elbroch.

While the Florida panther, which weighs between 80-130 pounds, might share a name with other cats - Elbroch estimates there were at one time 28 different species of mountain lion - Florida's version does boast a unique history. And if you don't use the local lingo, people look at you funny and identify you as an outsider immediately.' 'Whereas in Washington, everyone says cougar in Wyoming, everyone says mountain lion. 'In Florida, if you don't say the word 'Florida panther' people may not know what you're talking about,' Elbroch said. So, it's just a name thing.'Įlbroch said the big cats' incredible geographical range - from central Canada all the way down through South America - is how a single animal earns several different titles. The Florida panther is not only the exact same animal but the exact same subspecies as the ones in Idaho and Washington State and California, and all of Mexico. 'It is the species listed as holding the world record for most names. Elbroch has spent more than two decades studying big cats. Mark Elbroch, director of the puma program at Panthera - a global science and conservation organization for wildcats - told ESPN.

'A panther is absolutely the same thing as a puma, or a mountain lion. The design itself is of an anthropomorphic version of the endangered cat, an acknowledgement of the state's official animal, the wildlife population and the fierceness of the beast itself.īut, is a panther really a panther? The answer is. The moniker is firstly a reference to the piece of hardware Florida is currently four wins away from hoisting for the first time in team history.

Panther, named in 1995 by then-five-year-old Darrel Ambrosini. The Panthers' primary mascot is Stanley C. 'Panthers can sometimes be confused with bobcats, dogs, and coyotes,' the team tweeted, citing the report. The Panthers' social media team even tweeted a link from the University of Florida's Wildlife, Ecology and Conservation to help explain what their cat really looks like. While Florida gears up to face the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final, the feline frenzy has been a topic online during the team's improbable run in the Stanley Cup playoffs. Is it an actual panther emblazoned on the team's sweater? Or a panther in name only? And what's the difference between it and other big cats? More specifically, the Florida Panthers' mascot. Here in 2023, we're still wondering the same thing - not about Romeo and Juliet of course, but about the Florida Panthers. It's been 600 years since William Shakespeare famously asked, 'What's in a name?'

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