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 ...

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 ...

Cats aren’t mysterious, they’re misunderstood. Research shows cats use 276 facial expressions to communicate. Here’s what you ...

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SciFri Community Manager Kyle Marian Viterbo coaxes her latest interview subject, a cat who resides at Meow Parlor in New York City, to purr. Science Friday recently received a voicemail from a ...

Katie has a PhD in maths, specializing in the intersection of dynamical systems and number theory. She reports on topics from maths and history to society and animals. Katie has a PhD in maths, ...

From purrs to yowls, your cat has a complex vocabulary. A new study helps decode these feline vocalizations so you can better ...

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. To ...

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 to ...