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When gene flow takes place between two subspecies that have been separated for a long time, then natural selection shuffles the genetic deck."Shortly after the cougars were introduced, a team of scientists began gathering genetic samples from more than 300 cats in North and South America.

They found enough genetic similarity between Florida panthers and cougars that they recommended the two be considered the same subspecies.''There was nothing unique to the Florida panther's genetic markers" said Melanie Culver, a geneticist for the US Geological Survey and the lead author of the study.

''At a subspecies level they are no different from other North American cougars."Culver said she considers the Florida panther a ''distinct population," because it has some characteristic traits, and as such it would find equal protection under the Endangered Species Act.

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