as in cougar
a large tawny cat of the wild
the panther is surprisingly difficult to spot
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Only four days earlier, a 1-year-old male panther died from a vehicle strike in Lee County, McClatchy News reported at the time.
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Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2025
The endangered Florida panther faces the dual threats of urban sprawl and increased traffic
In 2024, 36 panther deaths were recorded by state wildlife officials, which was the most since 2016.
—Natalia Jaramillo, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2025
But the public lands where this cam shot was taken also hosts many bobcats as well as panthers.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
Other commenters have suggested several identities for this most recent mystery animal, including a panther, dog, and bobcat.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
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Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2025
The endangered Florida panther faces the dual threats of urban sprawl and increased traffic
In 2024, 36 panther deaths were recorded by state wildlife officials, which was the most since 2016.
—Natalia Jaramillo, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2025
But the public lands where this cam shot was taken also hosts many bobcats as well as panthers.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
Other commenters have suggested several identities for this most recent mystery animal, including a panther, dog, and bobcat.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
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“Panther.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/panther. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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