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Maehr, D.S.; Land, E.D.; Roof, J.C.; McCown, J.W.
Early maternal behavior in the Florida panther (_Felis concolor coryi_)
1989 American Midland Naturalist (122): 34-43
Intensive monitoring of two radio-collared, adult female Florida panthers (Felis concolor coryi) from January 1985-December 1987 revealed behavior patterns associated with rearing of kittens. Reductions in home-range size immediately after parturition were followed by an increase in area used by one female and decreased area used by another. Activity was highest between 1600 and 2400 h and absences from the den increased as kittens aged. Prey abundance may explain some of the observed behavioral differences between the two females.
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