Greenville Zoo's Conservation Lecture: Florida Panther

This was a conservation lecture hosted by the City of Greenville, South Carolina, on May 8, 2026, focusing on the Florida Panther. The presentation, led by Dr. Peter Sebastian, a wildlife veterinarian with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, covered the biology, conservation history, and ongoing health investigations of the Florida Panther, including a neurological disorder called feline leukomyelopathy (FLM). While the meeting primarily focused on scientific and conservation topics, it also touched on collaborative efforts involving land conservation, habitat connectivity, and mitigation measures such as wildlife crossings and speed limit adjustments to reduce vehicle collisions, a major cause of panther mortality. The discussion included mention of contracts for houndsmen services and partnerships with private landowners for habitat preservation, indicating ongoing procurement activities related to conservation management. No specific contract awards or budget allocations were detailed during the lecture.