Rare Florida Panther Released Back Into the Wild

Posted on April 4, 2013

A rare, endangered Florida panther (Puma concolor) has been released back into the wild by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). The FWC rescued the panther and its sister as 5-month old kittens after the mother was found dead. The brother was released today. The female panther was successfully released in February in Collier County. The FWC says 100 to 160 endangered panthers remain in South Florida in the wild. The panther didn't wait long before running off into the woods. Take a look:

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