"Happy or Hungry? Deciphering Cat Purrs"

CBS released a short piece titled, "Happy or Hungry? Deciphering Cat Purrs" today!

Did you know some cats can vocalize their purrs differently when they are hungry? It's supposed to sound like a baby's cry and thus mobilize humans to feed them quicker. Clever!

I'm not sure Rufus knows how to emit the high pitched purr/meow but he always answers out loud when I ask if he's hungry!

7 comments:

  1. I don't know about the different pitches for the purrs, but I do know that my purrs tend to get me what I want.

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  2. My mom says how interesting about cat sounds!

    I make all kinds of sounds. My mom says she will pay closer attention to see if my voice is different when its time to eat!

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  3. We didn't know that! Furry interesting!

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  4. Samson must always be hungry because his meows sound like a baby crying!

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  5. Tasha rarely meows, and I have noticed that her "WANT FOOD" purrs and associated noises are different from her "happy" purrs. (Not to mention her "wake-up" purrs!) The boys just meow when they want food.

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  6. WE are mot sure about this report. We always make Mom know when we are hungry!

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  7. I think.. if they hungry they juzt cry.. and if they happy they smile.. :)

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