Wading through the week like: This graceful panther was spotted at Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge, according to the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. "Florida panthers don’t just rule the land, they’re strong swimmers, too," USFWS said. "This young male confidently crosses open water at a spot known as Fred’s Hole, a pond apple slough deep in Fakahatchee Strand in Florida." #Panther Wildlife #Conservation #Nature | Environmental Defense Fund

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They once regularly roamed the entire Southeast U.S., but now there are only about 200 Florida panthers left. #PathOfThePanther documents the incredible fight to save their home. Now streaming on Hulu and May 5 on Disney . Footage by Carlton Ward Jr. | National Geographic

MUST WATCH! - Florida panther trail cam! *(Courtesy of MyFWC) "Photographer Brian Hampton kindly allowed us to share this rare trail cam footage of an adult Florida panther and her juvenile offspring walking through Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary in Southwest Florida on January 4, 2015. Florida's official state animal has been listed as a federally endangered species since 1967. Encounters with Florida panthers are rare, but we do encourage the public to report suspected sightings by using our online

179K views | WOW: A deputy in Collier County, Florida had a close call with a Florida panther! As of 2017, the endangered species had an estimated population of 120 to 230. | Gray Media Digital Content Center | Facebook

A new video from Naples, Florida is drawing widespread attention after capturing a rare moment inside a local home involving a Florida panther. The footage shows the panther entering through an open sliding door, stepping into the living room, and approaching a dog bed only a few feet from a homeowner and a small dog. The calm behavior of the animal and the close proximity to people highlight the unique reality of living in Southwest Florida, where residential neighborhoods border some of the mo