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 ...

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 ...

Cats purr when they are relaxing, but the exact mechanism behind this purr has not been clarified. Meanwhile, a new paper published in the academic journal Current Biology has succeeded in elucidating ...

Cats can be difficult to understand. Although beautiful, they are often thought of as more elusive than dogs. For some though, this is what makes living with cats all the more fulfilling. Cat ...

QUESTION: How do cats purr? ANSWER: Aren’t cats purr-fect? So, how do they purr? The purring noise comes from the muscles of the larynx, which can be found inside of a cat’s throat. In support of this ...

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’ ...

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 ...

Have you ever wondered how cats purr? Scientists may have solved this ongoing mystery. Learn about the fascinating mechanisms behind cat purring. Cats are mysterious creatures. There’s a lot we don’t ...

It’s probably one of the most comforting sounds in the world if you like cats. A purr feels like the essence of contentment, but it also sounds downright weird. How do cats make this perfect vibration ...