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 ...

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.

Cats’ vocal adaptations Like the silver foxes, cats have adapted their vocalisations, albeit over a much longer period of time.

Imagine this. You’re snuggled up with your kitty when you hear it — a cute little “hic” followed by a tiny belly twitch. It’s ...

Cats have been found to use a similar method to vocal fry in humans—commonly used by singers Katy Perry and Britney Spears—to produce their purrs on autopilot, using a special pad in their ...

One wild cat species goes beyond physical camouflage to capture its prey — it disguises its voice, mimicking the calls of its victims, a new study finds. Margays, wild cats native to the Amazon ...

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 ...