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Our feline companions have a way of communicating their emotions. But none is as endearing and mystifying as the purr. While the exact reasons for purring are still being explored, scientists believe ...

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’ ...

Is there anything better than hearing your cat purr while they’re on the couch next to you, or hearing their meow when you walk through the door? Of course, some cat breeds make more noise than others ...

Cats aren’t just silent observers lounging in the sun. They purr, meow, hiss, and even chirp to connect with you. These sounds serve a purpose. They aren’t random—they reflect deep emotional and ...

Cats may have a reputation for independence, but emerging research suggests we share a unique connection with them – fuelled by brain chemistry. The main chemical involved is oxytocin, often called ...

DEAR JOAN: I have a 1-year-old male feral cat. He is very affectionate with me, but he is afraid of everyone else and of most everything. He never purrs. Is that a feral characteristic ? DEAR JIM: As ...

Even if your cats make biscuits on your face at 3am, they're not nocturnal. Cats are man’s best friend—never mind that other animal species. Jokes aside, humans and cats have lived together for ...

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?