Our cats’ ability to purr was a mystery for a long time, with some researchers focused on the mechanics and others on the psychological reasons for it. The end results of all that scientific research ...

Laura Moss is a journalist with more than 15 years of experience writing about science, nature, culture, and the environment. Some breeds are more likely to "talk" than others, including Siamese and ...

Is there anything more adorable than a cat purring in your lap? We think not! Purring is hands down one of the sweetest things cats do, and if you've ever experienced purrs for yourself, you've likely ...

From chirps to meows to purrs, cats make an amazing range of noises. For the most part, cats meow or growl as a way to communicate with other animals or humans. Whether there's a bird outside the ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Amanda Campion Cats are fascinating creatures with unique abilities and skills to adapt ...

Cats are fascinating creatures with unique abilities and skills to adapt to their ever-changing environments, setting them apart from other companion animals. As a feline behaviorist, I have spent ...

Sometimes joy sneaks into life in the gentlest ways, catching people completely off guard. For one hard-of-hearing woman, that joy arrived when, after getting hearing aids for the first time, her cat ...