Scientists may have finally discovered exactly how cats produce their iconic purr — and it may come from a unique structure in our feline friends’ voice box. Some scientists have long thought that cat purrs are the result of contracting and relaxing muscles in the vocal folds of the larynx. But the new research reveals …
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Mystery of how cats purr like elephants is finally rumbled
Roger Caras, the American author, once wrote that “a purring cat is a form of high praise”. The low rumble emitted by a contented feline, he argued, serves to reinforce something we would all like to believe about ourselves — that fundamentally we are good company. Now scientists may have solved the mystery of how …
Kim Catdashian! Women who speak with husky ‘vocal fry’ use the same technique as cats when they purr, study finds
By Shivali Best For Mailonline Published: 12:20, 5 October 2023 | Updated: 12:27, 5 October 2023 From Kim Kardashian to Paris Hilton, many female celebrities are known for their raspy, low voices. This low drawl is known as ‘vocal fry’, and has become popular with young women who wish to speak more like their idols. …
Kim Catdashian! Women who speak with husky ‘vocal fry’ use the same technique as cats when they purr, study finds
From Kim Kardashian to Paris Hilton, many female celebrities are known for their raspy, low voices. This low drawl is known as ‘vocal fry’, and has become popular with young women who wish to speak more like their idols. Now, a study has revealed how women who speak with vocal fry use the same technique …
Scientists unravel mystery of why cats purr
Share this article via facebookShare Share this article via whatsapp Share this article via twitter Share this article via messenger Cats’ purring has been a mystery (Picture: Unsplash) The sound of cats purring might be an instant mood boost for many, but the science behind this feline sound has long been a mystery. Now, a …