Natural History IndexIntroductionScientific ClassificationTaxonomyRange of the PantherRange of the CougarPhysical DescriptionWhat's in a Name?Relation to Other CatsBehaviorPanther Sign - TracksPanther Sign - ScatPanther Sign - ScrapesPanther Sign - ScratchesVocalizationsHome RangesReal RangesDietHunting MethodsMating and ReproductionRearing of YoungLife Expectancy and Mortality
			Panthers hone their claws by scratching on logs or trees. These scratches are probably not a form of territory marking or communication to other panthers, but they do alert humans to the presence of panthers. Scrapes     Vocalizations