In Naples, moments unfold that remind us how thin the line is between the world we built and the world that was here long before us. A Florida panther stepping onto a quiet boardwalk is not just a surprise encounter. It is a reminder of an entire species that has survived against impossible odds. For decades, the Florida panther hovered on the edge of extinction. Habitat loss, shrinking corridors, and rising development pushed it into a corner. Yet here, in a rare still frame, a panther approach