18 The Florida panther, a subspecies of cougar, is
an endangered organism and may become
extinct. Which of the following is NOT a reason
why the Florida panther may become extinct?
A. There are more deaths due to car impacts now
because of the increasing human population,
B. There are few adaptive traits that allow the
panther population to survive in a quickly
changing environment
There is more aggression and death among the
limited number of panthers due to limited
resources
D. There is an increased reproductive rate that now
causes too much competition between the
Florida panthers.