But why do they purr after a stressful event? A 2001 study published in The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America showed that domestic cats and some species of big cats, …

Oct 3, 2023 · 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 …

Sep 6, 2017 · Do cats that are looked after by people who are deaf meow and purr less than cats looked after by people with hearing? In other words, do they recognise that their human can or …

Sep 13, 2024 · Scientists have recorded electrical activity in the brains of awake cats for the first time, thanks to specially crocheted wool caps that hold the electrodes in place. The technique …

May 21, 2015 · The pair also found that males produce the sound and only females respond to a played recording of the purr, suggesting that the purr is used in courtship.

Jul 13, 2009 · Manipulative cats purr in a frequency range similar to a crying baby when soliciting food from owners – they could be playing on human nurturing instincts

May 16, 2024 · A new coat colour pattern has emerged in cats across Finland, and scientists have just identified the genetic mutation responsible for it. The fur on the backs of these cats is …

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Custom-made wool caps have enabled scientists to record electroencephalograms in awake cats for the first time, which could help assess their pain levels

Lizard-like creatures that come from an ancient lineage of animals that originated in the Triassic era.