From chirps to meows to purrs, cats make an amazing range of noises. For the most part, cats meow or growl as a way to communicate with other animals or humans. Whether there's a bird outside the ...

LONDON (AP) -- No need to bell this cat: A gray-and-white tabby by the name of Smokey has cat-apulted to fame with purring so loud it has been recorded at a potentially record-setting 73 decibels. The ...

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I rolled out of bed later than I intended to this morning. I blame the cats. Our youngest cat, a diminutive calico named Margarita, sprung onto the bed as soon as she heard me start to stir. She ...

Purring is the most common sound cats make. Yet we know less about it than meowing, chirping, chattering, hissing, and growling. Yes, cats purr when they're content. When yours is curled up in the sun ...

Learn to decode your pet’s signals (Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto) If you have a cat, you’ll know how noisy they can be. And, as an owner, you’ve probably learned to differentiate between the ...

Sound is also said to set off the best memories ahead of sight and even smell, according to the research. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT Others said a cat purring, trees blowing in the wind, a ...

Laura Moss is a journalist with more than 15 years of experience writing about science, nature, culture, and the environment. Some breeds are more likely to "talk" than others, including Siamese and ...