Two endangered Florida panthers have died, after authorities said they were hit by vehicles.
According to Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officials, the death of a 4-year-old male panther was reported in Hendry County on Thursday, May 2.
15 miles away, another 1-year-old male died in Collier County on Wednesday, May 1.
Seven panthers have been killed in 2025.
Florida panthers are protected as an endangered animal under the Endangered Species Act of 1973.
According to FWC, there are only 120-230 adult panthers in the entire southeastern United States.
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