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florida s fish and wildlife agency sharing this video of a panther and bobcat struggling to walk, stumbling, then falling. their hind legs virtually useless. my best guess is these animals have ingested some type of toxin. reporter: authorities have confirmed two cases of neurological damage to these big cats trail cameras show at least nine others, mostly kittens, hobbled with similar symptoms with fewer than 200 florida panthers estimated in the wild, they re protected by dete ine what s species crippling the cats experts are testing fo various potential toxins as well as infectious diseases and nutritional deficiencies until they re actually able to put their handont know that they ll be sure what s causing this problem. reporter: state wildlife officials are asking for the public s help, hoping more footage of stumbling wildcats may lead to an answer of how widespread and long-lasting these symptoms may be. kerry sanders, nbc news up next here tonight, celebrating a centu