Scientists may have finally discovered exactly how cats produce their iconic purr — and it may come from a unique structure in our feline friends' voice box. Some scientists have long thought that cat ...

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.

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A recent investigation delivers novel insights into how cats produce their purring sounds. A special 'pad' embedded in the vocal folds might explain how cats can produce these low-frequency sounds. A ...

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 ...

Many believe they can precisely recognize their cat's meow. However, it seems that another sound is more indicative of the individual animal. Photo: Getty Images / VictorHuang What does a cat’s ...

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 ...

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 ...

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