Some cats are quiet, while others meow loudly for attention. What makes the difference may be buried deep in their genes.

We all know that cats purr when they are content, and purring usually sounds pretty much the same no matter which cat is purring. Lilly and Lucy are sisters who love snuggling up with their mom, Zina.

Cats purr when they are happy, stressed out, or want to calm themselves. Some cats even purr when they are injured or scared. Let’s take a closer look at some of the reasons why your cat purrs.

A feline named Bella from the U.K. has set a new Guinness World Record for the loudest purr by a domestic cat (living) after her purr measured 54.49 decibels.

Whether your cat is purring loudly in your lap, doing a solicitation purr in an attempt to get extra treats or not purring at all, it's safe to say that when the kitty talks, ...

Cats may purr because they're happy, but also for a slew of other reasons, ... "When humans hear cats purring loudly using a solicitation purr," Anderson said, "they see it as urgent." ...

Our cats may purr when we pet and tickle them, but it’s a much more complicated form of communication than we've assumed. We think we know what a cat’s purr means. It is arguably the most ...

14-Year-Old Cat Earns World Record for Loudest Purr: 'She's a Stubborn Little Old Lady' The U.K. cat, named Bella, snagged the title with a 54.59-decibel purr — a volume similar to a kettle boiling!

A 14-year-old mixed-breed cat appears to have no problem being heard after setting a new world record. Bella has been given the title of “world’s loudest purr by a domestic cat (living ...