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here are so many questions our children ask concerning the mysteries of our universe. Why is the sky blue? Why do birds sing? Why do cats purr? While we often fail to provide satisfying answers to ...

The soothing rumble of a cat’s purr has long been associated with contentment, but the true reason behind this iconic behavior has remained unclear—until now. Scientists at Kyoto University have ...

Cats aren’t just silent observers lounging in the sun. They purr, meow, hiss, and even chirp to connect with you. These sounds serve a purpose. They aren’t random—they reflect deep emotional and ...

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 ...

A cat’s way of behaving and communicating is more challenging to understand than a dog’s. Cats communicate in several ways. The most common way that cats communicate is by purring. However, there is ...

Since November, the Field Museum of Natural History has been hosting an exhibit all about cats of all kinds — domestic and wild, cuddly and ferocious. The last CBS News Chicago headline to come out of ...