Say what?! More cat facts? You heard right! Cats have an array of over 30 different muscles controlling their ears. Humans can hear frequencies up to 20kHz, while cats can hear up to 64kHz. We’ve heard of looking back, but cats can ‘hear back’ too! Cats can also hear higher frequencies than humans. back to menu ↑ Cats Can Move Their Ears 180 DegreesĬats have amazing hearing that’s made possible by some incredible features of their anatomy. The ability of one species of cat to purr and another species to roar is based on their anatomy, including specific features of the vocal folds and the length of the vocal tract. The roar of a lion is actually closely associated with the purring sound all cats make. Even tigers, lions, jaguars, and leopards sometimes make a purr-like sound when they exhale. When we think of purring, we often think of house cats, but big cats like cheetahs and mountain lions also purr. back to menu ↑ Lions, Tigers, Jaguars, and Leopards Purr Too So don’t worry – you’re still smarter than your cat. However, cats lack the advanced mental capabilities of humans that enable language. They can also recognize the sound of their owner’s voice. Some scientists have sought to learn the truth behind one of the most mysterious cat facts – just how do cats purr? The rhythmic vibration of the purr comes from the cat’s throat, but, as yet, there is no agreement on how exactly the sound is made.ĭo you ever get the feeling your cats are talking to you? Maybe they are! Cats have been known to imitate the sounds of human babies in order to attract the attention of their owner. Scientific studies of the noises cats make have mostly centered on classifying the various sounds. Cat owners must be seen as cat parents after all! Kittens typically meow to their mother for milk, but most adult cats are only known to meow in the presence of humans.
From the peeps of kittens to the meows of adults, cats have a wide range of vocalizations. One of the most surprising cat facts is that cats can actually make almost 100 different sounds. Meow! Grrrr! Hisss! These are some of the noises we typically associate with cats. More than Meow! Cats Can Make Over 90 Different Sounds
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