A presumably healthy Florida panther navigates a wildlife underpass to transit a busy road safely. Researchers say a spinal disease spreading through Florida panthers is making it harder for panthers to hunt and easier for them to be hit and killed by a vehicle. CARLTON WARD JR./ WGCU COURTESY PHOTO This Florida panther using a
A mysterious disease is spreading among Florida panthers, affecting their coordination, balance and focus. CARLTON WARD JR. / WGCU COURTESY PHOTO This Florida panther using a wildlife underpass to transit a busy road safely is one of the lucky ones because it does not show signs of the gait imbalance or wobbly steps associated with
This Florida panther using a wildlife underpass to transit a busy road safely is one of the lucky ones because it does not show signs of the gait imbalance or wobbly steps associated with a mysterious disease that is confounding panther researchers. CARLTON WARD JR./ WGCU COURTESY PHOTO This Florida panther using a wildlife underpass
A mysterious disease is spreading through the already endangered Florida panther population, and dozens of wildlife scientists working to figure out how to stop it before any more of the beloved and endangered species remain crippled from it or die trying to live with it.