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Why do cats purr and are they the only animals that do?
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Categories: Animals.

Reply	weaverfish says: Cats (from moggies to lions) purr when they are feeling content, calm, happy. But I have read that cats are also known to purr when unwell, injured, or dying. (no votes) Tags: cats, AnimalBehaviour, purr.
	posted on 2010-05-02 15:18:26 \| Report abuse

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