Cats don't meow to each other—so why do they meow at you? The answer is a conversation thousands of years in the making ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. A video of a cat struggling to meow loudly has gone viral on TikTok.

A study suggests that humans often misinterpret a pet’s signals; even purring doesn’t guarantee a contented cat. By Anthony Ham What is the meaning of a cat’s meow that grows louder and louder? Or ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. The sound most commonly associated with happiness in cats—the purr—may ...

Is your cat saying “feed me!” or “I love you?” A new AI-powered app promises to demystify what your feline is saying. Cats only meow with people—but it can be hard to know what they're trying to say.

Anyone who lives with a cat may have tried it before: playfully meowing as a greeting or in response to the animal’s sounds. But what do cats actually think when humans address them this way? Can they ...

Cat meowing is a natural form of communication, but sometimes, it can become excessive and concerning. If your cat is vocalizing more than usual, it’s important to understand the reasons behind this ...

A new study by researchers from the Museum für Naturkunde Berlin and the University of Naples Federico II shows a domestic cat's purr reveals far more about its individual identity than its meow.

Learn why purrs say more about a cat's identity than its meows, and how domestication forever changed the way cats communicate with their owners. Cat-owners know the precious purrs and meows of their ...