By the 1990s there were less than 30 panthers left in the wild in Florida, and with only 30 panthers, there was less genetic diversity. The remaining panthers had a plethora (wide range) of health problems, including: parasites, heart defects, and males with poor sperm quality. In an attempt to save the panthers, eight female pumas, which are a sub-species of the Florida panther, were brought to Florida from Texas. A. Gene Flow
B. Genetic Drift