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How do cats purr? New finding challenges long-held assumptions.

  • Published In: Sciencemag.org, 2023. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Applied Science & Technology Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Jacobs, Phie 3 of 3

Abstract

It's possible, Herbst says, that these "pads" increase the density of the vocal cords, causing them to vibrate more slowly and making it possible for cats to produce low-frequency sounds despite their relatively small size. And whereas big cats such as lions and tigers are capable of loud roars, domestic cats are only able to produce low-frequency purring. Domestic cats possess "pads" embedded within their vocal cords, which add an extra layer of fatty tissue that allows them to vibrate at low frequencies, scientists report today in Current Biology. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Sciencemag.org. 2023/10, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Zoology
  • Publication Date:2023
  • Accession Number:172825650
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