Why Do Cats Purr? (ENCORE)

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Cats purr for all kinds of reasons, including communication and healing themselves. Christian explains how purring works and which cats can't do it.

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This episode brings you a slew of dog and cat mystery sounds to puzzle over. Can you tell the difference playful barks and warning barks? How about decoding the meaning behind a cat’s meow? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Why do cat eyes look the way they do? Can cats really see in the dark? And what are they trying to tell us with that purr (you know the one)? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.