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’ ...

A recent investigation delivers novel insights into how cats produce their purring sounds. A special 'pad' embedded in the vocal folds might explain how cats can produce these low-frequency sounds. A ...

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 ...