Florida Panther Have you ever wondered how it feels to run 50 mph like the Florida Panther? The Florida Panther is Florida's state animal. The Florida panther is an endangered population of the cougar. The florida panther is one of the most endangered mammals on Earth. Florida panthers can live for 10-15 years in the wild. Florida panthers are mostly active between dusk and dawn and rest during the day when it is hot and humid.