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Florida panther deaths more than double from previous year
Data from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission shows that 30 Florida panthers were found dead through the first 11 months of 2024. In 2013, only 13 big cats were found dead in the Sunshine State.
Panthers are dying at an alarming rate in Florida — and you won’t believe what’s killing them
The number of endangered panthers slaughtered in Florida has more than doubled this year — putting it on track to be the bloodiest year for the big cats in a decade. At least 30 panthers were killed so far in 2024 — almost all of which died at the hands of drivers.
30 endangered Florida panthers found dead this year, including 5 in past month
The vast majority of the critically endangered Florida panthers have died after being struck by vehicles, including five in the past month.
Car strikes leading cause of death for 30 endangered Florida panthers this year
These Florida panthers were each killed by cars this year in one of the deadliest spans for the endangered animals since 2018. Through Friday, 30 panthers had died, and three out of every four panther deaths were caused by car strikes, state data show.
Florida panther road kills back up to typical levels so far this year
Twenty-one panthers have been killed by cars through Nov. 13, with 28 overall deaths documented by state biologists.
Fifth endangered predator killed by vehicle in Florida in a month, the 30th this year
The death toll for Florida’s iconic state animal has now hit 30 after a male panther was found dead from a recent suspected vehicle strike. The latest death marks the fifth panther killed by a vehicle in the last month in the deadliest year for the endangered species since 2018,
Florida has recorded 30 panther deaths this year. Here's the endangered predator's main killer
A Florida panther was hit and killed by a vehicle Friday, marking the 30th death this year for the endangered species, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). The state hasn't recorded this many panther deaths since 2018,
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Florida Panthers to Host Panther Conservation Night on Saturday, Nov. 30 at Amerant Bank Arena
SUNRISE, Fla. – The Florida Panthers announced today that they will host Panther Conservation Night on Saturday, Nov. 30 when ...
Florida Panthers scoring 'Goals for Food'
The Florida Panthers are helping to feed the hungry by donating 650 meals every time they score a goal at home in Sunrise ...
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UWM Panthers left lamenting missed opportunities in close road loss to Central Florida
Chalk up UW-Milwaukee's 84-76 loss at Central Florida on Tuesday night as a missed opportunity. The Panthers went toe to ...
Florida panthers deemed unaffected by emerging fatal genetic condition in new research
University of Central Florida researchers have helmed a study that found Florida panthers are not particularly susceptible to ...
Local youth football team raising money to compete in the AFL Championship Tournament in Florida
A local youth football team has made it all the way to the national championship, but it just needs a little help to get ...
Eller scores twice, Capitals beat Panthers 4-1 as Florida loses 6th out of 7
Lars Eller had two goals, Jakob Chychrun had a goal and two assists, and the Washington Capitals beat the reeling Florida ...
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Florida panthers deemed unaffected by emerging fatal genetic condition
Biologists have determined that Florida panthers are likely not at increased risk for contracting chronic wasting disease from eating infected deer.
Video tributes to former Florida Panthers welcome back Stanley Cup Champions
The Florida Panthers and Toronto Maple Leafs met for the first time this season on Wednesday night in Sunrise. During the ...