Purring, that soft, steady rumble from your cat, has a reputation so strong that most people hear it and assume one thing: ...

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 ...

The sound of cats purring might be an instant mood boost for many, but the science behind this feline sound has long been a mystery. Now, a new study published in the journal Current Biology has shed ...

For as standard a part of cat ownership as it is, scientists don't really know all that much about cats' purrs. But a new study reveals a lot more about this odd cat habit, and it turns out there's ...

On the not-so-infrequent nights when I’m plagued by insomnia, no combination of melatonin, weighted blankets, and white noise will do. Just one cure for my affliction exists: my cat Calvin, lying atop ...

Scientists have struggled to understand how cats produce a low-pitched rumbling sound when they purr, but a new study sheds some light on the mystery. The type of sound an animal makes is typically ...