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A purring cat is one of the most pleasing sounds in the animal kingdom. Typically, it means your kitty is happy, relaxed, and calm (although they can also do it when they’re stressed). One thing you ...

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?

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Carlo Siracusa is a professor of Clinical Animal Behavior at the ...

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 ...

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 ...