A new study reveals that a cat's purr reveals more about its identity and emotions than the familiar, flexible meow.

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

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, ...

Because of their size, cats have relatively short vocal cords—so how are they able to produce such low-frequency sounds when purring? Pixabay Cats can be mysterious creatures to begin with, but their ...

Anyone who’s lived with a cat knows that there’s no “one-size-fits-all” meow. Rather, a cat has a diverse meow-cabulary, with different sounds used in different situations. Other animals have similar ...

Domestic cats are peculiar creatures. Adorable but deadly, they act as lovable companions in the home and as a scourge to vermin and bird populations in the yard. They are simultaneously affectionate ...

A few years ago, I had the opportunity to go on a safari in southern Africa. One of the greatest thrills was going out at night looking for predators on the prowl: lions, leopards, hyenas. As we drove ...

Jonathan Losos recently published a book, "The Cat's Meow," on the topic of this essay. A few years ago, I had the opportunity to go on safari in southern Africa. One of the greatest thrills was going ...

The origins of domestic cats — centuries before they conquered the world’s sofas and internet memes — have long been murky. Now, ancient DNA is helping to fill in the blanks, and the findings shake up ...