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How Do Cats Purr?

The low, pleasant rumble of a cat’s purr is something many pet owners are familiar with. We know cats purr for a variety of reasons (and despite what you may have believed, it isn’t always because ...
Purring isn’t just comfort. New research suggests cat purrs act like vocal fingerprints, preserving identity even as meows ...
What does a cat’s purring say about it? More than many think. A study reveals surprising insights into the vocal communication of cats. While meowing varies greatly from situation to situation, ...
A new study by researchers from the Museum für Naturkunde Berlin and the University of Naples Federico II shows a domestic ...
Our enigmatic little furry friends may have just given up one of their secrets, as scientists think they have discovered the gene which underpins purring in cats. Cats are believed to purr for various ...
We all know that cats purr when they are content, and purring usually sounds pretty much the same no matter which cat is purring. Lilly and Lucy are sisters who love snuggling up with their mom, Zina.
FLINT, MI - Flint is about to become a haven for cat lovers as CatVideoFest, the world’s top cat video festival, makes its way to the Flint Institute of Arts. This curated 75-minute reel features the ...
The cat purr is more than a sign of contentment. It is used to communicate with other cats and humans and may be a method of ...