Cats are known for their soothing purrs, a sound many people associate with happiness and comfort. But have you ever wondered why cats purr and what’s actually happening when they do?

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 ...

But how, exactly, do cats produce their signature sound? A new study challenges the current consensus, finding that the purr-producing mechanism is strikingly similar to vocal fry, the technique ...