Florida Panther Population Growing - Increased Interaction Possible

  The Florida panther is an example of a conservation success story. However, this success has resulted in challenges. Over the past few decades, the panther population has grown significantly. There were only 20 to 30 adult panthers in the 1970s. Today, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) estimates the population at 120 to 230 animals. As the population grows, the chance for interaction between panthers and humans also increases – which can be bad for both people and panthers. At one time, reports of panther sightings were rare. Today... READ MORE