Purrs Versus Roars: The Secret Reason Why Cats Who Purr Can Never Roar - CatTime

Have you ever wondered why domestic cats purr but are never seen roaring? Meanwhile, big felines like lions can let out huge roars but never make a simple, happy purr sound. Scientists have a few ideas on why there's such a divide between the two. Here's the reason cats who purr don't roar!

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While purring is thought to be partly voluntary and partly instinctive, research suggests that cats can purr for various reasons, using the soft rumble as a way of communicating and as a form of self-soothing or even healing. This is why cats will often purr when