Florida panthers face extinction threats as 36 were killed in 2024, mostly from car collisions.

The Florida panther, an endangered species, faces severe threats from urban expansion and traffic, with 36 deaths recorded in 2024, mostly from vehicle collisions. Once widespread across the southeastern U.S., the panthers now occupy only about 2 million acres in southwest Florida. Environmental groups are working to limit development to protect the remaining population.

March 01, 2025
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