But the Dems picked the iconic panther and official state animal on purpose. "The Florida panther won’t back down from a fight,” Florida Democratic Party chair Nikki Fried said at the event.

“This little panther’s tragic death illustrates the dire need for wildlife officials and state lawmakers ... according to the ...

This has been the deadliest year for the iconic Florida state animal since 2016, McClatchy News previously reported. With only about 120 to 230 panthers estimated to be left in the wild ...

Florida is investing $6.1 million in a Highlands County wildlife crossing to protect endangered species, like the Florida ...

Thirty-three Florida panther deaths have been reported this year, making 2024 one of the deadliest in modern history for the endangered state animal. Only 13 panther deaths were recorded in south ...

saw the most panther deaths in nearly a decade, but officials also confirmed the existence of three young cubs.

This has been the deadliest year for the iconic Florida state animal since 2016, McClatchy News previously reported. With only about 120 to 230 panthers estimated to be left in the wild ...