2 endangered panthers found dead on consecutive days in Florida, officials say

Two endangered Florida panthers have been struck and killed by vehicles, officials said. Ten panthers have now been killed by cars in the state this year — and 64 have been killed since 2021, according to statistics kept by the state.

A 2-year-old male panther's remains were found Monday near the Spirit-of-the-Wild Wildlife Management Area in Hendry County, and a 3-year-old female panther was found dead a day later near the Fisheating Creek Wildlife Management Area in Glades County, wildlife officials said.

All 10 known panther deaths this year were caused by vehicle collisions, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.