Cats discovered that humans respond to these baby-like sounds. Over thousands of years of domestication, cats retained and refined their kitten calls specifically for human interaction.

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

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

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

Cats are more popular than dogs in many countries in the world but that's not to say the worst things about owning a cat ...

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

If you have never heard the unearthly noise of Canada lynxes in the forest, check out this extraordinary YouTube clip. It sounds like a pair of domestic cats having a disagreement in a backyard—only ...

Dawson is known as Dawson the Cricket Cat because he makes happy little noises just like his insect namesake. People are ...

Feline communication intrigues both pet owners and scientists alike. A recent study reveals that differences in vocalization between cats could be explained by genetic variations inherited from their ...

Linguists say this joyful weirdness isn’t random—it’s rooted in how humans build bonds, play with sound, and treat animals ...