But the Dems picked the iconic panther and official state animal on purpose. "The Florida panther won’t back down from a fight,” Florida Democratic Party chair Nikki Fried said at the event.

Panthers, Florida's state animal, are listed as endangered under ... crossings that are strategically placed to facilitate movement. Many states have done this already, and Florida needs to ...

“Development keeps eating away at the little bit of habitat left in southwest Florida, and it’s remarkable this panther made it this far north. It appears this animal tried hard to find safe ...

While looking to continue their winning streak, the team dedicated Saturday's matchup to helping the state's official animal. "Panther Conservation Night is one of our biggest nights of the year.