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Field Notes
These updates from our field biologists discuss the movements and activities of individual Florida panthers. Biologists use prefixes and numbers to identify each cat.
Panther Identification
When a kitten is handled at the den a transponder is inserted under the skin which permanently identifies that individual and it receives a "K" number. When a panther is captured and wears a radio collar it gets an "FP" number. FP just stands for Florida panther; they are numbered sequentially as they're captured. A panther that has never been handled at the den or captured for placement of a radio collar is identified as an uncollared Florida panther and has the designation "UCFP."
Mortality Causes
IA = intraspecific aggression (panthers killing panthers)RK = road kill
Location
BCNP = Big Cypress National Preserve (specific units within BCNP include Add Lands, Bear Island)FPNWR = Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge
OSSF = Okaloacoochee Slough State Forest
SIR = Seminole Indian Reservation
ENP = Everglades National Park
FSSP = Fakahatchee Strand State Preserve
CREW = Corkscrew Regional Ecosystem Watershed
PSSF = Picayune Strand State Forest
CSS = Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
Kitten Photos Now on Flickr
6/28/10
You can now download or print our most requested panther kitten photos from Flickr. Read More
FWC to Golden Gate Estates residents: Secure your pets and livestock
6/18/10
A mother panther with three approximately 8-month-old kittens has found an abundant food source for her family in an area of Golden Gate Estates west of Wilson Blvd. People with hobby livestock, particularly goats, or other outside pets should protect their animals by putting them in a predator proof enclosure especially at night. Feeding deer or other wildlife may also attract panthers to your yard and is discouraged. One kitten has already been hit by a car and killed so cautious driving through this area is also warranted. Read More
Unfortunate weekend for panthers shouldn’t reverse recent population growth
5/25/10
Three panthers lost their lives in vehicle collisions in three successive days. Learn what this means to the population and how you can help. Read More
Panther biologists honored by US Fish and Wildlife Service
5/20/10
Florida FWC biologists Darrell Land and Mark Lotz and Big Cypress National Preserve biologist Deborah Jansen were recently presented with a US Fish and Wildlife Service Southeast Regional Director's Conservation Award for their efforts in developing and implementing the Interagency Florida Panther Response Plan. Read More
Panther births encouraging news for panther population
4/20/10
Panther reproduction is keeping pace with mortality. Read about the births to date in early 2010. Read More
FWC urges responsible behavior when living near panthers
4/01/10
People and panthers can coexist. If you have outdoor pets or livestock head these guidelines for their safety. Read More
Welcome to the New PantherNet
8/06/09
Welcome to the new PantherNet website. We hope that you will enjoy our new and improved look. Please pardon our dust as we continue to fine tune the site. Read More
October-November 2008 Field Notes
11/30/08
We started our 2008/2009 capture season at Okaloacoochee Slough State Forest (OK Slough) on November 24th. That same day a new young male, FP165, was captured, weighing in at 100 pounds. As a yearling, he was still traveling with a brother and mother. Read More
September 2008 Field Notes
9/01/08
Three panthers died this month: two adult males and a young kitten. Both males were discovered on September 15. There have been 15 panther mortalities recorded so far this year: 6 vehicle mortalities, 2 intraspecific aggression (fights between panthers), and 7 from unknown or other causes. Read More