The 5th endangered Florida panther death of 2024.

We can’t afford to lose another. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ [Florida Panther Car Strike © DOW]( Defender, There are only about 200 Florida panthers still alive today. And this year alone, four have already been killed by cars, and one by a train. This heartbreaking math doesn’t add up to their survival. [With so few of these incredible animals left, we can’t afford to lose a single one. Will you show you give a damn about wildlife and fight back to save the Florida panther?]( Year after year, endangered Florida panthers are found dead on roads, killed by vehicle strikes as they travel large distances in search of territory, mates and food. As new highways and development cut up their habitat, panthers are being forced to wander farther than ever and make dangerous road crossings. [DONATE: SAVE FLORIDA PANTHERS]( For years, Defenders has led the charge to recover these majestic big cats. When Florida panthers were protected by the Endangered Species Act in the early 1970s,it was estimated that there were as few as 12-20 Florida panthers left. Together, we’ve worked tirelessly to recover the species through conserving interconnected habitat, reducing transportation impacts and helping people live responsibly with these endangered creatures. But with so few Florida panthers left and the threats increasing by the day, we can’t stop now. [With so much on the line, will you rush a gift today to help protect Florida panthers? We’ve set an ambitious goal to raise $50,000 by World Wildlife Day on March 3.]( Can wildlife count on you? Sincerely, Jamie Rappaport Clark CEO and President Defenders of Wildlife [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [YouTube]( Defenders of Wildlife 1130 17th Street NW • Washington, DC 20036 defenders.org --------------------------------------------------------------- Photo credit: Florida Panther Car Strike © DOW This email was sent to {EMAIL} Please do not respond to this email. [Unsubscribe here]( or update your preferences [here!]( [supporter]