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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 purring cat is one of the most pleasing sounds in the animal kingdom. Typically, it means your kitty is happy, relaxed, and calm (although they can also do it when they’re stressed). One thing you ...

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 ...

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 ...

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