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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