Panthera species can roar but not purr due to their ossified hyoid bones and larger vocal cords. This study describes the first meow-like vocalizations recorded in jaguar females, through camera traps, in the Iguaçu National Park, Southeastern Brazil. We obtained three recordings of three atypical vocalizations of two female jaguars on three different occasions. The vocalizations are distinct in terms of temporal and spectral characteristics. The first and third recordings are composed of different vocal units, akin to notes or syllables, arranged in a sequential pattern, contrasting with the second type, which lacks this structure. These findings suggest that jaguars may use meow vocalizations in mother-young communication, highlighting the complexity of their vocal behaviours.
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Panthera species can roar but not purr due to their ossified hyoid bones and larger vocal cords. This study describes the first meow-like vocalizations recorded in jaguar females, through camera traps, in the Iguaçu National Park, Southeastern Brazil. We obtained three recordings of three atypical vocalizations of two female jaguars on three different occasions. The vocalizations are distinct in terms of temporal and spectral characteristics. The first and third recordings are composed of different vocal units, akin to notes or syllables, arranged in a sequential pattern, contrasting with the second type, which lacks this structure. These findings suggest that jaguars may use meow vocalizations in mother-young communication, highlighting the complexity of their vocal behaviours.
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