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Heaviest Florida panther ever recorded captured and collared: FWC

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Published  February 10, 2025 6:19pm EST
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The Brief

    • The heaviest Florida panther ever recorded was captured and collared, according to the FWC.
    • The 166 pound panther was given a GPS collar, so that researchers can monitor its movements, health and population dynamics.
    • You can support these projects directly by purchasing a ‘Protect the Panther’ tag.

TAMPA, Fla. - The heaviest Florida panther ever recorded was captured by biologists with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission as conservation efforts to protect the endangered animal continue.

The heaviest Florida panther ever recorded was captured and collared, according to the FWC.

The 166 pound panther was given a GPS collar, so that researchers could monitor its movements, health and population dynamics.

Collaring a panther consists of a comprehensive health assessment with blood tests and tissue sample collection for genetic analysis.

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This effort to track these animals is part of a long-term research program, which helps support efforts to protect them.

The heaviest Florida panther ever recorded was captured and collared, according to the FWC.

What you can do:

You can support these projects directly by purchasing a ‘Protect the Panther’ tag.

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The Source: Information for this story was provided by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. 

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