Bison, jaguars, two kinds of sloth, the Florida panther, manatees, otters, bears, capybaras, anteaters and the opossum.
Tens of millions roamed North America; by about 1889 fewer than 1,000 remained. The national mammal of the United States since 2016.
A population of the puma (cougar) in South Florida, the state animal. The species is Least Concern worldwide, but the Florida panther is listed as endangered under the US Endangered Species Act.
The biggest cat in the Americas, with the strongest bite for its size; a strong swimmer.
Common in Florida's rivers and springs.
The Florida black bear is a subspecies found in forests across the state.
Includes the grizzly and Kodiak bears.
Andes, South America
North America's only marsupial; common in Florida yards.
Comes down from the tree about once a week.
Moves slowly to save energy; algae can grow in its fur.
Has no teeth; its tongue reaches about 60 cm.
The largest rodent.
Florida's state marine mammal; related to elephants. Winters near warm springs and power-plant outflows.
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