Florida biologists capture heaviest panther ever recorded in the Sunshine State

Florida biologists captured the heaviest panther ever recorded in the state, weighing 166 pounds, as part of a research program into the endangered animal. The adult male panther was collared for tracking purposes and underwent a comprehensive health assessment, including genetic analysis. This data will inform science-based management strategies critical to the recovery of the population, which currently stands at only about 200 individuals.

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