Car strikes leading cause of death for 30 endangered Florida panthers this year
These Florida panthers were each killed by cars this year in one of the deadliest spans for the endangered animals since 2018. Through Friday, 30 panthers had died, and three out of every four panther deaths were caused by car strikes, state data show.
Car Accidents Are Killing Florida Panthers At An Alarming Pace
The concerning thing about the vehicular collisions is that it’s not an anomaly – it’s a pattern. It’s estimated that 239 panthers have reportedly been killed by cars in the past decade, and if there was ever a time to ring the alarm about automobile-related Florida panther deaths, it would be now.
Florida panther deaths have surged this year. What can be done to save this endangered species?
The Florida panther is the state's official animal, but 2024 has been a deadly year for the endangered species.
Florida panther deaths more than double from previous year
Florida wildlife experts have reported the 30th panther death of 2024 ... fatality occurred in Southwest Florida when a 3-year-old cat was struck by a passing vehicle. Collisions with automobiles ...
Panthers are dying at an alarming rate in Florida — and you won’t believe what’s killing them
The number of endangered panthers slaughtered in Florida has more than doubled this year — putting it on track to be the bloodiest year for the big cats in a decade. At least 30 panthers were killed so far in 2024 — almost all of which died at the hands of drivers.
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Researchers at the University of Central Florida studied the Florida panther and whether past genetic introductions have made ...
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Florida panther road kills back up to typical levels so far this year
Florida panther road kills are back on track, close to historic conditions. And that's good news for the official state ...
Three takeaways: Florida looks off again, Cats officially in funk
The Florida Panthers looked anything like themselves on Thursday night in Chicago, and the scrappy young Blackhawks took ...
Panthers fall to Capitals 4-1, Cats lose 6th out of 7
Lars Eller had two goals, Jakob Chychrun had a goal and two assists, and the Washington Capitals beat the reeling Florida ...