If you're a cat owner, you probably are pretty happy when your cat purrs. Most cat owners feel that purring signifies that our cats are happy, content and relaxed. But how do our cats make this ...

A purring cat is one of the most pleasing sounds in the animal kingdom. Typically, it means your kitty is happy, relaxed, and calm (although they can also do it when they’re stressed). One thing you ...

A cat’s purr carries a consistent vocal signature, while meows evolved to be flexible tools for interacting with humans. A new study led by scientists at the Museum für Naturkunde Berlin and the Unive ...

Why do cats purr? Humans tend to think that purring is a sign of happiness in a cat — and indeed it can be — but there are other reasons why our feline friends produce this particular vocalization.

Our cats’ ability to purr was a mystery for a long time, with some researchers focused on the mechanics and others on the psychological reasons for it. The end results of all that scientific research ...

There is nothing quite like the sound of a contented cat purring. Their unique and beautiful sound has always seemed soothing to me, dating back to when I was a little girl and I would put my ear ...

The sound your cat makes when it purrs is distinct from any other noise. Some cats purr softly, like a gentle hum, while others have a loud purr that sounds more like an engine rumbling. Yet all cats’ ...

Why do cats purr? Humans tend to think that purring is a sign of happiness in a cat – and indeed it can be – but there are other reasons why our feline friends produce this particular vocalisation.

Cats are interesting creatures. While we consider them to be our beloved pets, sometimes it feels like they don't see ...

A 14-year-old mixed-breed cat appears to have no problem being heard after setting a new world record. Bella has been given the title of "world’s loudest purr by a domestic cat (living)," according to ...

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A 14-year-old mixed-breed cat appears to have no problem being heard after setting a new world record. Bella has been given the title of “world’s loudest purr by a domestic cat (living),” according to ...