Florida Panther Facts | Anatomy, Diet, Habitat, Behavior - Animals Time

The history of the Florida panther, a symbol of reverence and revulsion

Florida panther encounters are rare anywhere in the state, and daytime moments like this are almost never captured. The Florida panther is an endangered subspecies with an estimated population between 120 and 230, most concentrated in Collier County and the protected wilderness surrounding Naples. These big cats typically move through shaded corridors, wetlands, and wooded edges at dawn or dusk, which makes a clear midday appearance in a residential backyard even more striking. Naples sits along