Florida Panther

The lawsuit claims federal agencies violated the Endangered Species Act by approving the 10,264-acre residential and commercial development project.

Early on a Saturday in early March, amateur wildlife photographer Jo Gryniewicz captured a rare sighting of a Florida panther near the entrance of the sanctuary east of Naples.

Loper was struck by a vehicle, but is getting a second chance at life. Unable to be released back in the wild, the Lowry Park facility offers a preferred setting and decent gig: "conservation ambassador."

This was the third reported death of a panther in January alone. There are only about 200 cats estimated to live in Florida.

The Trump administration wants to roll back protections for endangered and threatened species viewed as detrimental to economic growth. One critic says the proposals would have "destructive effects."

The seventeenth Florida panther death was reported Friday by the Florida Wildlife Commission. It was the sixteenth big cat death by vehicle impact in 2025.

It was the sixth panther killed in Hendry County. Collier leads state with seven.

The remains of the 3½-month-old female siblings were found on a road. FWC officials say they believe both died following a vehicle collision.

Biologists have shown that an attempt at genetic rescue for the Florida panther 30 years ago has been a success.

A land conservancy buys a conservation easement adjacent to AP Ranch, a property with confirmed Florida panther activity. The deal allows the ranch's work to continue while prohibiting development.

An endangered Florida panther was found dead after trying to cross busy Interstate 75 in Pasco County, officials said.

The death toll of Florida panthers for this year continues to rise after the fourth panther death was recorded on March 10. A total of 36 deaths were recorded in 2024.