Related coverage: Florida panther dies in Pasco County after being struck by vehicle on I-75

NAPLES, Fla. (WFLA) — Two endangered Florida panther kittens were found dead in Collier County last weekend, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said.

The two kittens were siblings, both female, born about three and half months ago.

The FWC said the kittens were found on the side of a busy road in Collier County and they suspect they were killed after being struck by a car.

Their deaths bring the total Florida panther deaths up to 12 for this year. There were 36 documented deaths in 2024.

All but one of the recorded deaths for this year were caused by cars. A young male panther was found dead in March, which FWC determined was likely killed by another panther.

Vehicle collis

See Full Page