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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. (Photo Credit: Anita Kot / Getty Images) The secret behind how cats produce their enchanting purring sound has finally been ...

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 ...

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 ...

While people generally link a cat purring with being content, a recent viral Facebook post claims that's not the case. "When you hear a cat purr, it may sound like the cat is happy," reads a Feb. 18 ...

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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?