Pablo and Penelope are both Siberian cats, so it's no surprise that they're super vocal. However, it is kind of surprising ...

AI is shedding new light on the 12,000-year conversation between cats and their humans, suggesting that house cats wield a ...

While cats meow, they also chirp, yowl, hiss, and make a plethora of other noises that carry distinct meanings. That means they can distinguish sounds very well, even from their humans.

For years, people have guessed what their cats meant with each meow, chirp, or growl. Sometimes it’s obvious—a hungry stare ...

Cats mostly meow to humans — in greeting, to get attention, and of course, when they want food. The length and volume of the meow, and your cat's body language, can offer clues about their mood.

The issue of why cats meow -- along with many other questions -- is tackled in a new book called "The Cat's Meow." dpa/picture alliance via Getty Images What do cats mean when they meow? Why do ...

Just like babies, cats meow to get the attention of their adults. But it can be hard to tell if it's a whine or a happy chirrup. Here's how to tell.

The Meaning of Your Cat’s Meow Domestic cats make different sounds than their wild ancestors, suggesting that they have evolved to get our attention. Marcus McDonald for The Wall Street Journal ...

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

Cats meow to communicate their wants and needs. Most often, this is to greet people, get attention, ask for food or ask to be let in or outside, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty ...

Mother cats and kittens, for example, meow at each other in the first weeks of a litter’s life to relay discomfort. Cats caterwaul while copulating, and hissing or yowling may preclude a catfight.