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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 ...

Somehow, no matter how big the couch or how soft the bed is, your cat always snoozes right on top of you. No surface is safe, from laptops to laundry piles, but nothing beats the warmth of curling up ...

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’ ...

Feline researchers have long believed that purring is produced by voluntary muscle contractions, but a new report indicates that this vibration in the larynx of cats may be explained by the myoelastic ...

Cats are fickle animals. It is often difficult to know whether they love us or hate us. Purring is one of the very few signs we can confidently take to be a clear indication of affection or at least ...

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?

A new study by researchers from the Museum für Naturkunde Berlin and the University of Naples Federico II shows a domestic cat's purr reveals far more about its individual identity than its meow.

A 14-year-old mixed-breed cat appears to have no problem being heard after setting a new world record. Bella has been given the title of "world’s loudest purr by a domestic cat (living)," according to ...