Wildlife officials accidentally captured the heaviest Florida panther ever documented during a routine population check.

The heaviest wild Florida panther ever recorded in the state has been caught by research scientists—who discovered it weighed 166 pounds. The Florida panther is a type of cougar or mountain lion, ...

FWC officials urged anyone who spots a panther to report the sighting via the Florida panther program website. Florida residents who wish to support the program can purchase a "protect the panther ...

But one early morning in December, he saw something for the first time ever, far from its typical habitat — a Florida panther. “It was exciting,” said Overstreet, who confirmed the sighting ...

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla (CBS12) — The Florida Wildlife Commission says ... for aiding the recovery of their population. To report panther sightings or learn more about the program, visit FWC's ...

FWC biologists recently captured and tagged the heaviest Florida panther ever recorded, a male weighing 166 pounds.

Last year was one of the deadliest for endangered Florida ... a panther on his cattle ranch in Osceola County, south of Orlando. “It was exciting,” said Overstreet, who confirmed the sighting ...

Crooks pointed out that in places "you can barely see the outline of the roads because of the panther sightings." Big cats in CollierOne Florida county shelters the most endangered Florida panthers.