2007-01-24 05:12:11 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
Sorry lily....YOU should get your facts straight....they do purr. I have worked in 2 zoos and have witnessed it myself..several of the big cats purred, especially the tigers. I have also heard bobcats purr in the wild
2007-01-24 15:11:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
No. As several others pointed out, tigers and lions do not. They cannot. The physiological structures that allow members of the cat family to vocalize are such that an animal can either roar or purr but not both (our pet kitties don't roar, after all, do they!) Hence, the cats who purr cannot roar and the cats who roar cannot purr.
2016-05-24 04:36:23 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no they ROAR. They are NOT able to "purr". However, they do make a similar sound to a purr when breathing. Big cats – lions, tigers, leopards, and jaguars – have tough cartilage that runs up the hyoid bone (in the throat) to the skull. The cartilage prevents purring, but gives these feline giants the ability to roar, where small cats cannot.
I think if all u people actually read up your facts u will see they don't "purr"
Im sorry birdgirl, but they don't. They make a noise similar to a purr when they are breathing in/out constantly, but it is not technally a "purr" the same as small cats. If u look it up in Walkers Carnivores of the world (leading working zoologist text book) u will see that I am correct. and bobcats are not classed as "big cats".
2007-01-24 05:41:36 · answer #3 · answered by Serry's mum 5 · 1⤊ 3⤋
No. The bigger the sound, the less the purr. The bigger cats make a "rough" sound somewhat like a purr, but it is not a purr. A cheetah can purr, but it's roar is so tiny it sounds like a kitten.
2007-01-25 07:55:35 · answer #4 · answered by laylaface2001 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Large cats such as lions and Tigers do have a purr yes..It is simular to a cat but it is deeper and stronger than the average house cat..But as your answer yes they do purr when at rest or pleased...
2007-01-24 05:21:05 · answer #5 · answered by slickcut 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Just about all cats can purr ... it is actually a necessary biological function (just can't remember what it is used for)
2007-01-24 05:32:25 · answer #6 · answered by icehoundxx 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Absolutely. My aunt was a tiger trainer at Marine World and would bring us in with her to see them. Their purrr was really cool. Deep, loud...
2007-01-24 05:20:02 · answer #7 · answered by TG 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Yes they do.Would not try to pet them though.
2007-01-24 05:16:57 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
yes they do.
2007-01-24 05:15:26 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
yes you didn't kno that
2007-01-24 08:26:04 · answer #10 · answered by soccerluver 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋