Adorable cat lying on top of an open book on a knitted blanket The purr, a soft vibration that housecats make as they breathe in and out, is unique to cats and cat-like animals. Cougars, cheetahs and ...

When your feline friend lets out a purr, the sound may actually help them ease pain or let you know that they are stressed.

Aaliyah Pasols is an award-winning journalist and editor who primarily covers lifestyle, culture, and entertainment. Originally from South Florida, she studied at Florida International University, ...

SciFri Community Manager Kyle Marian Viterbo coaxes her latest interview subject, a cat who resides at Meow Parlor in New York City, to purr. Science Friday recently received a voicemail from a ...

Katie has a PhD in maths, specializing in the intersection of dynamical systems and number theory. She reports on topics from maths and history to society and animals. Katie has a PhD in maths, ...

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 ...

According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, 26% of all households in the United States owned cats in 2020. Whether you’re a new cat owner or curious about something your feline friend ...

According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, 26% of all households in the United States owned cats in 2020. Whether you’re a new cat owner or curious about something your feline friend ...

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 ...

Why do cats purr? There can be little doubt that a purring cat is one of the most relaxing noises known to man. Like white noise, a cat’s purr is naturally soothing and can make anybody smile. But why ...

Cats are known for their soothing purrs, a sound that’s become synonymous with a happy cat. But did you know that a cat’s purr can mean more than just happiness? Keep reading to learn more about the ...