Why do cats purr? We may think that a cat purring is a good indicator that they're content, but the truth is much more complicated.

Holy moly, that cat can purr! People had a lot to say about Lucy's purring, and some of the comments were pretty funny. @christinaontheroad got more than 5 thousand likes when she said, "How does ...

Analyzing the DNA and owner-reported behavior of 280 domestic cats, Kyoto University biologist Yume Okamoto and colleagues identified a gene linked to purring and other forms of cat vocalizations.

Purr enthusiasts can even put on a podcast of an orange cat from Ireland named Bilbo purring for 30 minutes straight. Purring is a language barrier we have yet to surmount.

Most people associate purring with feelings of pleasure and contentment, but cats actually purr for a number of reasons, including to relieve pain or communicate with other cats.

We now know how cats purr—why they purr is still up for debate Studies of excised cat larynxes reveal role of connective tissues embedded in vocal folds.

Here are 5 ways a cat’s purr has ‘healing powers’ for their human: 1. Reduces stress Research done on cat anatomy posits that their purr comes from the muscles in their larynx. As those ...

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 ...