Scientists may have finally discovered exactly how cats produce their iconic purr — and it may come from a unique structure in our feline friends' voice box. Some scientists have long thought that cat ...

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 ...

Because of their size, cats have relatively short vocal cords—so how are they able to produce such low-frequency sounds when purring? Pixabay Cats can be mysterious creatures to begin with, but their ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Cats are known for their purrs. Do any other animals do the same thing?. | Credit: Xiuxia Huang ...

Scientists have struggled to understand how cats produce a low-pitched rumbling sound when they purr, but a new study sheds some light on the mystery. The type of sound an animal makes is typically ...

Purring is something that pretty much every single cat does, but interestingly we know less about why cats make this noise ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. The secret? Touch-activated purring sounds that last about two ...

Despite humans living with cats for thousands of years, scientists still don’t quite know how they make purring sounds. But new research appears to be edging us closer. When you purchase through links ...

Cats are vocal creatures: they meow, screech, and purr. From a voice production point of view, the meows and the screeches are not special. Their sound is generated in the cat's larynx or "voice box" ...

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?