If you're a cat owner, you probably are pretty happy when your cat purrs. Most cat owners feel that purring signifies that our cats are happy, content and relaxed. But how do our cats make this ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Cats are known for their purrs. Do any other animals do the same thing?. | Credit: Xiuxia Huang ...