When your feline friend lets out a purr, the sound may actually help them ease pain or let you know that they are stressed.

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 ...

Cats purr to communicate with you. The trick is figuring out what they're trying to say. To a cat lover, it’s the most beautiful sound in the world. A cat’s purr—that soft rumble emanating from your ...

Because of their size, cats have relatively short vocal cords—so how are they able to produce such low-frequency sounds when purring? Pixabay Cats can be mysterious creatures to begin with, but their ...

Is it a coffee machine gurgling its last drops? Is it a muffled phone vibrating on a couch? Is it a small helicopter trying to take off very politely? No, it’s Sylvester the cat, purring away after ...

Cats are interesting creatures. While we consider them to be our beloved pets, sometimes it feels like they don't see themselves in the same way. It is what makes being a cat owner so special and ...

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Cats are fascinating creatures with unique abilities and skills to adapt to their ever-changing environments, setting them apart from other companion animals. As a feline behaviorist, I have spent ...

There's plenty of things to love about cats, and purring is definitely one of them. Cat owners can always tell when their pet is happy from their low, contented hums. But do any other animals purr?