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The mystery of how cats generate that adorable purring noise when they're happy has been solved by scientists—and it turns out they have more in common with pop stars than you might think. Cats have ...

A cat’s way of behaving and communicating is more challenging to understand than a dog’s. Cats communicate in several ways. The most common way that cats communicate is by purring. However, there is ...

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We all know that cats purr when they are content, and purring usually sounds pretty much the same no matter which cat is purring. Lilly and Lucy are sisters who love snuggling up with their mom, Zina.

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There are few things more gratifying to cat lovers than a contentedly purring feline. But the precise mechanisms by which kitties produce those pleasant, low-frequency rumblings has been a matter of ...

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 ...

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 ...