Florida panther
noun
Flor·i·da panther
ˈflȯr-ə-də- 
ˈflär-
: a highly endangered cougar (Puma concolor couguar) whose range is now limited to southern Florida
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The Florida panther is a type of cougar or mountain lion, which used to be prevalent across the southeastern U.S., but is now only found in southern Florida.
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Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
What do nine Hawaiian snails have in common with the Texas longhorn, the Florida panther and the California grizzly bear?
—Maddie Bender, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Jan. 2025
Can Florida panthers find a new home, new hope for survival in Osceola County?
Orlando needs a homeless shelter.
—Lauren Book, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2025
The first Florida panther death of 2025 has been recorded after a vehicle hit and killed a 1-year-old male.
—Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 13 Jan. 2025
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Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
What do nine Hawaiian snails have in common with the Texas longhorn, the Florida panther and the California grizzly bear?
—Maddie Bender, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Jan. 2025
Can Florida panthers find a new home, new hope for survival in Osceola County?
Orlando needs a homeless shelter.
—Lauren Book, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2025
The first Florida panther death of 2025 has been recorded after a vehicle hit and killed a 1-year-old male.
—Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 13 Jan. 2025
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“Florida panther.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Florida%20panther. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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