Collier County, FL – On Tuesday, Conservation Florida announced the death of two three-and-a-half month old endangered panther kittens, identified as UCFP489 and UCFP490. According to the organization, the female kittens were killed by a vehicle and their bodies were found on Sunday near Naples.
The kittens’ death brings the state’s death toll for the panthers to 12. Lisa Thompson, with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission cautions drivers in Florida to take precautions, saying:
“The FWC encourages motorists to slow down and observe all posted speed limits, especially in panther zones, which are in place in several counties across South Florida and coincide with areas where panthers are known to cross. These panther speed zones help ensure the survival of the endangered Florida panther and protect motorists from personal injury.”
Rest in peace little ones.
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