Do Cats Purr When Humans Aren't Around?
Jan Hoole, The Conversation
Why do cats purr? Humans tend to think that purring is a sign of happiness in a cat and indeed it can be but there are other reasons why our feline friends produce this particular vocalisation.Purring is a habit that develops very early in a cat's life, while suckling from its mother, so clearly it is not a sound that is directed solely at humans.
Why do cats purr? Humans tend to think that purring is a sign of happiness in a cat and indeed it can be but there are other reasons why our feline friends produce this particular vocalisation.Purring is a habit that develops very early in a cat's life, while suckling from its mother, so clearly it is not a sound that is directed solely at humans.