The sound your cat makes when it purrs is distinct from any other noise. Some cats purr softly, like a gentle hum, while others have a loud purr that sounds more like an engine rumbling. Yet all cats’ ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. (Photo Credit: Anita Kot / Getty Images) The secret behind how cats produce their enchanting purring sound has finally been ...

On the not-so-infrequent nights when I’m plagued by insomnia, no combination of melatonin, weighted blankets, and white noise will do. Just one cure for my affliction exists: my cat Calvin, lying atop ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A wide eyed cat resting on a table with its arms hanging over the side. Scientists may have finally discovered exactly how cats ...

If cats' meows seem tailored for our interactions, their true vocal signature lies in their purring, according to recent research. To reach this conclusion, scientists from the Museum ...

A cat’s purr carries a consistent vocal signature, while meows evolved to be flexible tools for interacting with humans. A new study led by scientists at the Museum für Naturkunde Berlin and the Unive ...

Domestic cats’ voice boxes can sustain purring sound without requiring input from muscles or the brain. Plus, researchers have a rare opportunity to make progress in protecting global biodiversity and ...

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?