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
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An endangered Florida panther kitten was killed in a fight with a member of its own species.
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Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2025
The endangered Florida panther faces the dual threats of urban sprawl and increased traffic
In 2024, 36 panther deaths were recorded by state wildlife officials, which was the most since 2016.
—Natalia Jaramillo, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2025
Thanks to these efforts, the Florida panther population has now rebounded to approximately 200 individuals.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
Only one in three Florida panthers makes it to their first birthday, so this litter has the same uphill battle to face as FP269’s last one.
—Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 19 Mar. 2025
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Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2025
The endangered Florida panther faces the dual threats of urban sprawl and increased traffic
In 2024, 36 panther deaths were recorded by state wildlife officials, which was the most since 2016.
—Natalia Jaramillo, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2025
Thanks to these efforts, the Florida panther population has now rebounded to approximately 200 individuals.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
Only one in three Florida panthers makes it to their first birthday, so this litter has the same uphill battle to face as FP269’s last one.
—Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 19 Mar. 2025
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“Florida panther.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Florida%20panther. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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