Did you know that pumas, (AKA mountain lions, cougars) make a chirping noise to communicate across long distances? The sound is a high-pitched and short screech that sounds similar to a bird chirping on a spring day.

Don’t believe me? Check out the video below of a puma chirping on a trail camera in Chile.

Remember to be cautious the next time you’re hiking through the woods. That harmless bird chirping in the distance could be a big cat!

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