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> New Volunteer Training Class to kick-off April 26 at the Ritz Carlton in Naples: You could become one of our first Florida Panther Refuge Ambassadors!

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Explore a refuge for the Florida panther that is also a place for people to visit. Although this shy creature is hard to spot, there is plenty of wildlife to view on the public trails. It also serves as a reminder about the importance of preserving the last of the Florida wilds.

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Friends Groups Rally on Capital Hill

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< Just 25 yards away, Rose Flynn captures a rare photo and fleeting glance of a panther at dusk .

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Friends of the Florida Panther Refuge is the official support organization created to promote a better understanding and appreciation of the National Wildlife Refuge System and, in particular the Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge.

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Did you know?
As of 2006, biologists estimate roughly 80-100 Florida Panthers remain in the wild. Most panthers live in S.W. Florida, south of the Caloosahatchee River, although some have been documented traveling as far north as Flagler County.

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< Guide to Living with the Florida Panther.

A comprehensive guide meant to help you live safely in Florida Panther habitat.

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