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 ...

Is it a coffee machine gurgling its last drops? Is it a muffled phone vibrating on a couch? Is it a small helicopter trying to take off very politely? No, it’s Sylvester the cat, purring away after ...

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 ...

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?

Our enigmatic little furry friends may have just given up one of their secrets, as scientists think they have discovered the gene which underpins purring in cats. Cats are believed to purr for various ...

If you are a cat parent, you are very familiar with the sound of your kitty purring when you play with them. And while that sound may be very familiar to many, there’s a good chance that you haven’t ...

Cats purring is a sign that they're feeling good. They're having a good time, and they want everyone to know it. Purrs can vary, but if you've got a loud, deeply purring cat, it's pretty safe to ...