Tag: Florida panthers

February 28, 2022

Solar facilities impede Florida panther movement

Solar energy facilities, meant to provide more environmentally friendly energy, may be negatively impacting an endangered species’ ability to move. Florida panthers (Puma concolor coryi) were protected under the Endangered...

April 12, 2021

Fund helps research into disorder killing Florida panthers

A grant from the Fish & Wildlife Foundation will help scientists’ efforts to understand a puzzling disorder affecting Florida panthers (Puma concolor coryi) and bobcats (Lynx rufus). The $150,000 grant,...

January 5, 2021

Florida panther deaths continue decline

Last year’s death toll for Florida panthers appears to have decreased from previous years, to about 20, Florida wildlife officials report. Almost all the deaths were caused by people. The...

August 27, 2019

Florida officials looking for videos of crippled panthers

Florida panthers are suffering from a crippling disorder, and state wildlife officials are looking for more evidence to determine the cause of the problem. Eight panthers (Puma concolor coryi) and...