Sound ON 🔊 Hear that wild yowl? That’s a Florida panther caterwaul — a high-pitched call used to attract a mate! Florida panthers don’t roar… they sing. Joel Donaldson and his hunting crew were lucky enough to spot (and hear!) this rare sighting during the youth turkey hunt this March. If you ever encounter a panther: stay calm, give it space, and let it move away — they’d much rather avoid you. 📸 @joelrdonaldson #FloridaPanther #Caterwaul #PantherSighting #FloridaWildlife #RareEncounter #Pant

Sound Up! A special capture of a female Florida panther, sometimes referred to as the "swamp screamer", yowling for a potential mate. Did you know panthers (which are a subspecies of puma) are not a true "big cat" - pumas lack the ability to roar like their larger cousins - e.g. tiger, leopard, lion, and jaguar. Although they cannot truly roar, Florida panthers are capable of making many different vocalizations depending on their mood and the situation. Panthers in Florida are known to be season