2 more endangered Florida panthers struck and killed by vehicles: Officials

IMMOKALEE, Fla. — Two endangered Florida panthers had been struck and killed by cars, officers mentioned.

A 4-year-old male panther’s stays have been discovered Sunday in northern Collier County, and a 3-year-old male panther used to be discovered lifeless the similar day in northern Hendry County, flora and fauna officers mentioned.

All 12 recognized panther deaths this yr have been led to by automobile collisions, in line with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

Florida panthers as soon as roamed all of the Southeast, however their habitat is now most commonly confined to a small area of Florida alongside the Gulf of Mexico.

Up to 230 Florida panthers stay within the wild.