Florida panther sightings are among the rarest wildlife moments in the United States, and Southwest Florida is the only place where encounters like this still happen. The Florida panther is an endangered subspecies with an estimated population of roughly 120 to 230, most living in Collier County and the surrounding preserves. These cats move through quiet corridors of wetlands, pine flatwoods, and hardwood hammocks, often traveling at night when the landscape is cooler and more active. Backyard

Wading through the week like: This graceful panther was spotted at Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge, according to the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. "Florida panthers don’t just rule the land, they’re strong swimmers, too," USFWS said. "This young male confidently crosses open water at a spot known as Fred’s Hole, a pond apple slough deep in Fakahatchee Strand in Florida." #Panther Wildlife #Conservation #Nature | Environmental Defense Fund

Sound Up! A special capture of a female Florida panther, sometimes referred to as the "swamp screamer", yowling for a potential mate. Did you know panthers (which are a subspecies of puma) are not a true "big cat" - pumas lack the ability to roar like their larger cousins - e.g. tiger, leopard, lion, and jaguar. Although they cannot truly roar, Florida panthers are capable of making many different vocalizations depending on their mood and the situation. Panthers in Florida are known to be season

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I have a dream says the Yellow Panther | Bad Friends

WOW: A deputy in Collier County, Florida had a close call with a Florida panther! As of 2017, the endangered species had an estimated population of 120 to 230. | Gray Media Digital Content Center

What a beautiful Florida Panther!! The Florida Panther is protected as an Endangered species by the Federal Endangered Species Act and as a Federally designated Endangered species by Florida’s Endangered and Threatened Species Rule. The home range of a male panther is about 200 square miles, female panther is about 75 square miles. Adult males can reach a length of seven feet with a shoulder height between 24-28 inches and average weight of about 115 pounds. . . . . #savetheglades #floridapanthe