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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The spate of deaths started May 1, when a 1-year-old Florida panther was found dead on State Road 29, then a male estimated to be 4-5 years old died the next day, McClatchy News reported.
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Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 7 May 2025
Large mammals such as the Florida panther and black bear literally need room to roam in order to hunt, breed and thrive.
—Reed Frederick Noss, The Conversation, 29 Apr. 2025
An endangered Florida panther kitten was killed in a fight with a member of its own species.
—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
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Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 7 May 2025
Large mammals such as the Florida panther and black bear literally need room to roam in order to hunt, breed and thrive.
—Reed Frederick Noss, The Conversation, 29 Apr. 2025
An endangered Florida panther kitten was killed in a fight with a member of its own species.
—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
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“Florida panther.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Florida%20panther. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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