Florida panther

noun

Flor·​i·​da panther ˈflȯr-ə-də- 

ˈflär-

: a highly endangered cougar (Puma concolor couguar) whose range is now limited to southern Florida

Examples of Florida panther in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Florida has dozens of native animals on the federal and state endangered species lists, including the Florida panther, West Indian manatee, Smalltooth sawfish, Hawksbill sea turtle and the Everglades snail kite. — Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2026

Crystal blue water at the public beaches, kayaking near manatees, and the nearby Myakka River State Park, which is home to cranes, alligators, gopher tortoises, the elusive Florida panther, and hundreds of other species. — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2026

Keep your eyes open for manatees, crocodiles, or even a Florida panther. — Josh Laskin, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026

Let Florida panthers resume roaming by night in one of the last swaths of wilderness left to them. — Eve Samples, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1948, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Florida panther

• anther