There are currently an estimated 120 to 230 Florida panthers left in the wild. These panthers primarily reside in southern Florida, including swamplands such as Everglades National Park and Big Cypress National Preserve
. The population is critically endangered and faces threats including habitat loss, vehicle collisions, low genetic diversity, and diseases. Despite conservation efforts, the panther population remains small and vulnerable, with fatal traffic accidents being a significant cause of mortality in recent years
