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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.
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.
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.
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,
Panthers caught on video strolling in South Florida
A Florida panther and her three offspring walk through the Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary in Southwest Florida on January 4, 2015.
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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 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 ...
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 ...
Eller scores twice, Capitals defeat Panthers as Florida loses for sixth time in seven games
Jakob Chychrun added goal and two assists as Washington beat a reeling Florida. The Panthers have just one win in their past ...
Why the Winnipeg Jets’ rematch with the Florida Panthers matters so much
The teams finished with identical 52-24-6 records last season, but while the Jets face criticism the Panthers don't.
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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.
Panthers take aim at Hurricanes' home-ice streak
The Hurricanes have won nine straight home games since losing their opener to Tampa Bay. The home-ice streak matches the ...