News from FWC
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has updated the
Panther Pulse web page with mortality information through April 2, 2024 at 4:30 p.m.
The remains of a 4.5-year-old, female, Florida panther (UCFP457) were collected on April 1, 2024, on Oil Well Road, approximately 0.7 miles west of Oil Well Grade (UTM 450748 E, 2908319 N) in Collier County. The suspected cause of death is a vehicle collision.
The remains of a 2.5-year-old, male, Florida panther (UCFP456) were collected on April 1, 2024, on State Road 70, approximately 4 miles west of SW County Road 721 (UTM 484173 E, 3009667 N) in Glades County. The suspected cause of death is a vehicle collision.
Biologists gain valuable information by examining panther remains. Please report injured or dead panthers to the FWC Wildlife Alert Hotline at 888-404-FWCC (3922).
Florida residents can support panther conservation efforts by purchasing a
“Protect the Panther” license plate. Fees from license plate sales are the primary funding source for the FWC’s research and management of Florida panthers.
Vehicle collisions are the primary cause of death for Florida panthers. The FWC encourages motorists to slow down and observe all posted speed limits, especially in panther zones, which are in place in several counties across South Florida and coincide with areas where panthers are known to cross. These panther speed zones help ensure the survival of the endangered Florida panther and protect motorists from personal injury.
