Florida Panther Death Was First on Treasure Coast in 50 Years
A Florida panther in the wild. (Mark Lotz/Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission) At a Glance The panther is believed to be the same one spotted in the area several times recently.Fewer than 230 Florida panthers exist in the wild.Their habitat is threatened by rising sea levels. A Florida panther that roamed out of his usual territory was hit and killed by a car this week in Southeast Florida. The death is notable because it's believed to be the first...