While purring is a typical sound made by all species of felids and is part of a cat’s way of communicating, these animals are not the only ones with the ability to purr. A cat’s purr can vary between cat, for instance one cat may purr loudly with a sharp tone, while another may have a quieter chirping type purr that sounds somewhat like a bird. Purring can also vary from species to species and can also be characterized as a tonal buzzing.
Other Animals That Purr
Other animals that purr are the:
- Guinea Pig
- Ring-tailed Lemur
Even gorillas have been known to purr sometimes while eating.