That's precisely why Florida Panthers hockey player Sam Bennett began his very own nonprofit, Benny's Buddies, to help shelter pets like Destiny score their forever homes. This precious 10-year-old ...

Florida biologists captured the heaviest panther ever recorded in the state as part of a research program into the endangered animal's movements.

FLORIDA, USA — Biologists with the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) have captured what they say is the ...

Wildlife officials in Florida captured and collared the adult male feline during a routine population check in late January ...

Although Florida panthers are the sunshine state's official animal mascot, only 120 to 230 of them remain in the wild, according to the FWC. In this latest catch and release, officials fitted the ...

Before the massive panther was released, blood and tissue samples were collected so researchers can determine the animal’s overall health. Florida panthers and bobcats are the only two native ...

WELL, THE HEAVIEST FLORIDA PANTHER EVER WAS RECORDED ... helps researchers understand the habits and needs of these animals, aiding in their conservation and protection.Get the latest news ...

The 166 pound panther was given a GPS collar, so that researchers can monitor its movements, health and population dynamics. You can support these projects directly by purchasing a ‘Protect the ...

Joe Raedle/Getty Images Though the Florida panther is the sunshine state's official animal, only about 130 to 230 now exist in the wild, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation ...