Wildlife officials accidentally captured the heaviest Florida panther ever documented during a routine population check.
They've gone from $5 a scalp to the official state animal, yet Florida panthers remain at the mercy of people and development ...
DESCRIPTION: A type of puma, the Florida panther is generally rust-colored on its back, tawny on its sides, and pale gray underneath. Adult males weigh an average of 116 pounds and females 75 pounds.