That continuous sound makes felines unique in their ability to purr. Domestic cats ( Felis catus ), however, aren't the only ...

Imagine a sound so soft, so mysterious, it feels like a gentle hug for your soul. That’s a cat’s purr—a soothing melody ...

But the purr is usually so low-pitched that we tend to feel it as much as hear it. Housecats Aren’t the Only Ones Who Purr. Purring isn’t the sole domain of domestic cats.

Beyond being calming for the injured kitty, "purr therapy" may have bone healing properties. Domestic cats purr at a frequency of about 26 Hertz, in a range that promotes tissue regeneration.

Why cats purr remains a matter of considerable debate. We associate purring with a happy, contented cat, but studies have shown that cats purr for any number of reasons.

Cats can also purr at times of distress like when stressed, injured, or even at the end of their lives. If you've ever found the sounds of your pet soothing, this is because they purr at a range ...

Our cats may purr when we pet and tickle them, but it’s a much more complicated form of communication than we've assumed. We think we know what a cat’s purr means. It is arguably the most ...

I rolled out of bed later than I intended to this morning. I blame the cats. Our youngest cat, a diminutive calico named Margarita, sprung onto the bed as soon as she heard me start to stir. She ...

Cats purr when they are happy, stressed out, or want to calm themselves. Some cats even purr when they are injured or scared. Let’s take a closer look at some of the reasons why your cat purrs.

Tigers have been said to make purr-like sounds, but these may not be true purrs. Photo by the author at Salt Lake City's Hogle Zoo. SCIENCE; LAELAPS; Why Margarita Can Purr, but Can’t Roar.