Purring isn’t just comfort. New research suggests cat purrs act like vocal fingerprints, preserving identity even as meows ...

The cat purr is more than a sign of contentment. It is used to communicate with other cats and humans and may be a method of ...

What does a cat’s purring say about it? More than many think. A study reveals surprising insights into the vocal communication of cats. While meowing varies greatly from situation to situation, ...

A new study by researchers from the Museum für Naturkunde Berlin and the University of Naples Federico II shows a domestic ...

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 ...

A: Man, those things are odd, aren't they? Basically, those things on a cat's tongue are backwards-facing spines that are ...

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.

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 ...