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 ...

Did you know that having a cat is good for you? A cat's purr is much more than a sign of feline pleasure; it offers significant benefits for humans.

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

Here are 5 ways a cat’s purr has ‘healing powers’ for their human: 1. Reduces stress Research done on cat anatomy posits that their purr comes from the muscles in their larynx. As those ...

When cats purr for food, they combine their normal purr with an unpleasant cry or mew, a bit like a human baby 's cry. Experts believe that we're more likely to respond to this sound.

Cats may purr because they're happy, but also for a slew of other reasons, including getting their owner's attention and stress.

Cats with the short-type gene stood out. They were more likely to purr and, in males, vocalize more when interacting with humans.

Our cats may purr when we pet and tickle them, but it’s a much more complicated form of communication than we've assumed.

Purr enthusiasts can even put on a podcast of an orange cat from Ireland named Bilbo purring for 30 minutes straight. Purring is a language barrier we have yet to surmount.

Beware Purr Evil, the catty new mini-series by Mirka Andolfo & Laura Braga. Meow-vel at this horror action kitty comic coming in July!