There Are Only 180 Panthers Left in Florida
~!~ It has been reported that a panther was hit and killed by a car in Florida// The incidence occurred in Collier County of Florida// Until now, motorists have killed 17 panthers this year// According to reports, wild panther population is only between 100 to 180 animals// This indicates that approximately 10% of total panther population has been eliminated by Florida drivers in just seven months// (ukcanadaus)
~!~ According to statistics that have been maintained by the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission, during last year, Florida drivers killed 24 panthers// Panthers are mostly killed after getting hit by automobiles so, it is the major reason behind panther mortality and it accounts for approximately two thirds of all killings of panthers each year// As per reports, this number is rising// (ukcanadaus)