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A Year in the Life of a PantherScience · Life Science · Grades 6–8Lesson plan

How large of a territory do panthers use throughout the year? Objective In this activity, students will: 1. Plot the monthly movements of male and female panthers on a map. 2. Compare the movements and activities between male and female panthers. 3. Calculate the total distance traveled by male and female panthers during a year. 4. Explain the habitat requirements for Florida panthers. 5. Explain why home range size varies among wildlife species. 6. Describe how barriers, both natural and manmade, affect how panthers roam. Background Animals that live in Florida have specific habitat needs for Duration: 90 Minutes.

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