Our enigmatic little furry friends may have just given up one of their secrets, as scientists think they have discovered the gene which underpins purring in cats. Cats are believed to purr for various ...

Cats purr for reasons beyond happiness, including stress relief, healing, and communication, according to scientific studies ...

Cats with a gene type associated with mixed breeds may purr more at their human companions than those without, according to a new study. The findings shed more light on the genetic basis of purring ...

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 ...

The mechanism behind cats making purring sounds has remained a mystery – until now. The felines are known to produce three different kinds of sounds – meows, screeches and purrs. While the mechanisms ...