From: National Parks Traveler
"Highly endangered Florida panthers died at a record pace in 2016, with most of the deaths attributed to vehicle collisions in just two counties, according to Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility. A report released Wednesday by the watchdog group cited 42 panther deaths during the past year, tying a record high set in 2015. In 2014, noted PEER, 31 Florida panthers died."