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Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission biologists recently assessed three panther kittens.The kittens were weighed, dewormed, microchipped, and had samples taken for genetic assessment.The Florida panther was one of the first animals listed under the Endangered Species Act in 1973.There are currently an estimated 120 to 230 adult panthers in the wild population.
Earlier this year, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission biologists assessed three adorable Florida panther kittens, ages two to four weeks old.
While the mother was out of the den to hunt, the biologists quickly sexed, weighed, dewormed and microchipped the kittens, also taking a biopsy sample for genetic assessment.
The Florida panther was one of the first animals listed under the Endangered Species Act in 1973, according to the Florida Wildlife Federation. The FWC asks that you report and share sightings and evidence of a Florida panther with them.
See the best cuteness overload photos of the panther kittens.
Though the Florida panther has been documented throughout much of the peninsula and even into Georgia, its core population is found south of Lake Okeechobee, says FWC. There are currently approximately 120-230 adult panthers in the population.