The Unlikely Anatomy of a Cat’s Purr For years, researchers scratched their heads over one question: how do small animals ...

A study from Japan has identified potential genes behind cat purrs, and the discovery could help us understand why our furry companions make these contented rumblings. The new information may ...

A recent investigation led by voice scientist Christian T. Herbst from the University of Vienna, published in Current Biology, delivers novel insights into how cats produce their purring sounds. A ...

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 ...

The sound of cats purring might be an instant mood boost for many, but the science behind this feline sound has long been a mystery. Now, a new study published in the journal Current Biology has shed ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Is there anything more adorable than a cat purring in your lap? We think not! Purring is hands down one of the sweetest things ...

For as standard a part of cat ownership as it is, scientists don't really know all that much about cats' purrs. But a new study reveals a lot more about this odd cat habit, and it turns out there's ...

No other feline expression resonates with humans as deeply as a cat's purr. A purr can be felt but not heard, or rumble with the gusto of a Mack truck. While most people assume the purr serves as an ...

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 ...