Your cat’s purr may say more about who they are than their meow ever could. Scientists discovered that purrs are stable and uniquely identifiable, while meows change dramatically depending on context.

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Researchers found that each cat had a one-of-a-kind purr that stayed mostly the same across situations. Purring often happens during calm moments — for instance, when the cat is being petted or ...

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The sound your cat makes when it purrs is distinct from any other noise. Some cats purr softly, like a gentle hum, while others have a loud purr that sounds more like an engine rumbling. Yet all cats’ ...

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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 ...