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Share the personal stories of a zoo and wildlife veterinarian as he explores the world of the Florida panther from his first hand experience. You will be introduced to eight individual Florida panthers all with unique stories to share. In addition you get a small glimpse into he world of the Florida panther health teams as they capture wild panthers to ensure their health and survival. This core of wildlife biologist and veterinarians have dedicated themselves to ensure the that Florida always has this magnificent cat. This personal narrative hopes to teach a little about Florida panthers and the environment that they share with us, but mostly to inspire an appreciation of these magnificent animals and the small parts of Florida they call home. This version contains color photographs that highlight most all of the individual panthers, the experience of caring for injured panthers, and capturing them for health assessments.