A small study reveals that cats greet male owners more vocally than female ones. But the findings could be a result of ...

New research suggests cats significantly meow more when greeting men than women, potentially as a move to secure attention ...

Cats have a reputation for being aloof, but new behavioral research suggests they are paying closer attention to us than we ...

Anyone who lives with a cat may have tried it: a playful meow to greet or respond to the animal’s sounds. But what do cats actually think when humans address them this way? Can they even interpret our ...

Purring isn’t just comfort. New research suggests cat purrs act like vocal fingerprints, preserving identity even as meows ...

Many believe they can precisely recognize their cat's meow. However, it seems that another sound is more indicative of the individual animal. Photo: Getty Images / VictorHuang What does a cat’s ...

The issue of why cats meow -- along with many other questions -- is tackled in a new book called "The Cat's Meow." dpa/picture alliance via Getty Images What do cats mean when they meow? Why do modern ...

What does a cat’s purring say about it? More than many think. A study reveals surprising insights into the vocal communication of cats. While meowing varies greatly from situation to situation, ...