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Florida panther killed on I-75 in Lee County

An endangered Florida panther has died after being struck by a vehicle. It’s the ninth panther death attributed to fatal collisions, out of 14 total deaths this year, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. The remains of the 1-year-old female panther were found Monday in Lee County on Interstate 75 near Fort […]

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Florida panther found dead in median on busy Lehigh Acres road

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said Saturday that a Florida panther was found dead in Lehigh Acres. When driving at night, you have to keep your guard up – not just for drivers but for wildlife too. This includes the endangered Florida panther, the habitat of which is spread out across Southwest Florida. […]

Florida panther struck and killed by vehicle in Lee County

An endangered Florida panther has died after being struck by a vehicle in east Lee County. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission reports the remains of the 2-year-old male panther were found Thursday near Wild Turkey Strand Preserve off Rod and Gun Club Road, south of SR-82. It’s the fourth panther death this year […]

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Officials: Florida panther dies after fight with other cat

An endangered Florida panther has died following a fight with another panther. It’s the third panther death reported this year, the first from intraspecific aggression, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. A total of 22 Florida panther deaths were reported in 2020, with 19 killed by vehicles. An injured 2-year-old male panther […]

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Florida panther struck and killed by vehicle in Hendry County

An endangered Florida panther has died after being struck by a vehicle. It’s the 17th panther death attributed to fatal collisions, out of 20 total deaths this year, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. The remains of the 2-year-old male panther were found Tuesday in Hendry County on SR-80, six miles east […]