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Panther Tag

When you purchase a panther license plate, your donation goes directly to supporting the research and management of Florida panthers.

How can I help injured panthers?

Many panthers are hit by cars in southwest Florida. You can help these cats by making a donation to the Panther Fund.

Panther returned to wild: FP223 runs free thanks to FWC, White Oak, and Florida panther license plate owners.

Send us your panther pictures: We're especially interested in observations north of the Caloosahatchee River (Photo by David Shindle)

Help the Panther: Get the Tag: When you purchase a panther license plate, your donation goes directly to supporting the Florida panther.

Panther Pulse

Click here for regular updates about the current Florida panther population and related photos taken by FWC's panther team.

Current estimated population: 100-160 panthers

Field Notes

6/12/13

FP224 has second surgery to repair refractured leg

Thanks to our partners at University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, the young female panther that was hit by a car in May is doing well after her second surgery.
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5/15/13

FWC, partners rescue injured Florida panther kitten

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and partners rescued an approximately 9-month-old female Florida panther with a broken leg in the Golden Gate Estates area of Collier County on Monday May 13th. Read More

4/04/13

Young male panther FP223 released back into the wild.

Biologists with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) released a male Florida panther Wednesday night at the Rotenberger Wildlife Management Area. Read More

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