Trail Camera Catches Chilling Sound Of A Lynx Screaming

June 4, 2024 Malorie Thompson

A trail camera captured the incredible moment a Canada lynx let out a series of chilling screams.

Colin Chase placed the camera and uploaded the footage to the Facebook group, Trail Camera Photos and Videos.

In the video, not only can you hear the Canada lynx scream but you can also see it approach the camera and give it a lick!

He captured the post: "Canada Lynx, Maine. Volume up for this one! I was surprised that the lynx 'licked' my camera, I've never had that happen with a cat. There was no scent, or food on the trail camera. Browning Recon Force Advantage."

Photo: Facebook/Colin Chase

According to the Canadian Geographic, Canada lynx live in forested areas throughout Canada, Alaska and parts of the contiguous United States. They may look cute and cuddly, "but make no mistake, these boreal predators are ferocious!"

National Geographic reports that Canada lynx scream for a variety of reasons, from attracting mates to claiming territory and locating offspring. Their screams are a complex form of communication, with different lengths and volumes being used for different things.

Photo: Flickr/Keith Williams License: CC BY 2.0

Regardless of what the scream means, I think it's safe to say that it's chilling.

To hear the scream for yourself, check out the video below:

Malorie Thompson

Malorie works as a writer and editor in Northern California. She's passionate about food, conscious living, animal welfare, and conservation. She's worked with a variety of publications in different sectors but is happiest covering topics close to her heart. When not at her laptop, Malorie can be found enjoying picnics on the beach, hiking in the redwoods, and spending time with her rescue pup, Jax.

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