2007-01-26 13:06:57 · 18 answers · asked by smoothrider20002007 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
Purring is a unique vocal feature in the domestic cat. However, other species in the Felidae family also purr: Bobcat, Cheetah, Eurasian Lynx, Puma, and Wild Cat (Complete list in Peters, 2002). Although some big cats like lions exhibit a purr-like sound, studies show that the Patherinae subfamily: Lion, Leopard, Jaguar, Tiger, Snow Leopard, and Clouded Leopard do not exhibit true purring (Peters, 2002).”
2007-01-26 13:48:15 · answer #1 · answered by Somanyquestions,solittletime 5 · 0⤊ 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.
2016-03-29 04:17:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes wild cats purr. Cats purr to relive stress. Purring releases comforting hormones, which is why they also purr when they are in pain.
2007-01-26 13:14:43 · answer #3 · answered by pharfly1 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, all cats purr. Even wild ones. It is just an instinct.
2007-01-26 13:55:19 · answer #4 · answered by bratzgal15 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Certain wild cats purr, like the tigers, loins and leopard don't. mostly all other do purr. the three wild cats that i mentioned do more of what you would call chuffing, for whaen you greeted them.
2007-01-26 15:34:09 · answer #5 · answered by Kayla 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you mean feral domestic cats or other species of cats?
The domestic cat purrs, whether it's living the domestic or the feral life.
The only other felid species that purrs is that cat of many names, the puma / cougar / mountain lion / panther / catamount / and a few other names I can't think of now.
2007-01-26 13:59:18 · answer #6 · answered by Mick 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would imagine so.
Cats purr when they feel pleasure. I've seen my cats purr when they're being affectionate with each other - grooming each other or just sharing the recliner.
2007-01-26 13:11:52 · answer #7 · answered by flywho 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
O yes!!! yuppy! all cats in the cat family or felines purr...
2007-01-26 14:49:31 · answer #8 · answered by take.my.hand. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes!
2007-01-26 14:50:54 · answer #9 · answered by alt-country_fan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very much so, in between snarls, and very quietly. During their quiet moments... or when they are just plain too tired to be angry.
2007-01-26 13:18:01 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋