How do Florida Panthers protect themselves?

- Cryptic coloration: Their tawny yellow to light brown fur provides excellent camouflage in their forest home.

- Secretiveness: They tend to avoid areas with a lot of human activity and are most active at dawn and dusk when they are less likely to be seen.

- Sharp claws and teeth: Florida panthers are armed with sharp claws and teeth that they can use to defend themselves if necessary.

- Agile bodies: They are agile climbers and can quickly run and jump in order to escape danger.

- Solitary nature: Florida panthers are generally solitary animals, except during mating season. This reduces the likelihood of them being detected by predators or humans.