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A French couple was sentenced to suspended jail time for illegally keeping a black panther named Louise in their apartment, which led to her roaming rooftops and subsequent rescue. The court condemned the man to 18 months in jail and a fine, citing species trafficking and mistreatment concerns. Louise, now renamed Akilla, is living at a sanctuary in the Netherlands, where she is doing well.
A Florida resident captured a video of a panther staring back at her from her backyard patio. Florida panthers are classified as an endangered species, with an estimated 120 to 230 adult panthers in the state. If encountering a panther, it is recommended to keep children close, give the animal space, avoid running, and make yourself appear larger if attacked.
Chevrolet has unveiled a special Collector's Edition trim to commemorate the end of the gas-powered Chevrolet Camaro's production. The 2024 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Collector’s Edition features Panther Black Matte paint and will be offered across the 1LT, LT1 and SS coupe and convertible trims with Panther Black Metallic Tintcoat paint, satin black stripes and 20-inch satin black wheels. Chevrolet is aiming to become an all-electric brand by 2035, but will continue to produce V8-powered versions of the Corvette and its large trucks for the foreseeable future. The Camaro name may return on an electric vehicle, but Chevrolet has not announced any immediate successor. Prices for the Collectors Edition cars start at $39,440 for the 1LT, $47,385 for the LT1, $49,890 for the 1SS and $88,690 for the ZL1, the last of which is limited to just 350 cars.
A rare Florida panther was caught on camera chasing a deer in a backyard, but got distracted by a black bear. The panther then attempted to chase a fawn, but it's unclear if it was successful. Meanwhile, a security camera captured a panther attacking and killing a house cat. In other wildlife news, golfers witnessed a bobcat hunting rabbits and ducks on a golf course in Arizona.