by Akash
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) recently rescued a rare Florida panther kitten.
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This abandoned kitten was found alone in a wooded area in Collier County.
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FWC biologists suspect that the kitten lost its mother due to a vehicle collision.
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Currently, the kitten is under the care of the White Oak Conservation Center in Yulee, Florida.
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The good news is that the kitten is in good health and on the path to a full recovery.
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Once fully recovered, the FWC plans to release the kitten back into the wild.
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Florida panthers, an endangered species, have an estimated 200 individuals remaining in the wild.
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The rescue of this kitten is a critical event in ensuring the survival of the species.
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The FWC urges the public not to approach Florida panthers if sighted, but to report sightings to 888-404-FWCC (3922).
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Protecting Florida panthers and their habitat is crucial for the continued existence of this magnificent species.
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