2007-01-10 10:05:48 · 7 answers · asked by marrtini21 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
Lions, leopards and tigers do not purr. They do emit a sound called "chuffing" which is more like a friendly greeting than a statement of contentment (like purring). Cougars do purr. I have worked in a big cat sanctuary where we all learned to imitate chuffing anytime we came close to any of the permanent residents.
2007-01-10 12:56:17 · answer #1 · answered by db79300 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes they do! The big cats are in the same general family as the little cats --- although for some strange reason I can recall a show saying that domesticated cats are closer to dogs than the big cats. I don't know, I believe the article was in National Geographic. Regardless of the gene issue though, they do purr. Watch Animal Planet and I am sure that you will notice them purring. There is actually a scientific explanation for the purr, check the encyclopedia. I have also included a website that gives an interesting explanation, as well as a link to wikipedia which has some good info and cool links at the bottom.
2016-05-23 07:10:08 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wild cats can purr both while inhaling and exhaling. Clouded leopards can purr like small cats, but also have a low, moaning roar.
2007-01-10 11:15:15 · answer #3 · answered by shadow_phoenix 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, all cats can purr. It's just a way of saying they're happy!!!
2007-01-10 10:40:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes! I stroked a tame cheetah (at a zoo, I'm not some cruel animal smuggler!) and it purred SO loud!
2007-01-10 10:29:22 · answer #5 · answered by serf m 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've seen lions do it on tv when with there pride
2007-01-10 10:31:47 · answer #6 · answered by Larry m 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes
2007-01-10 12:49:58 · answer #7 · answered by country dude 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋