Meows encode less individual information than purrs and show greater variability in domestic than in wild cats
Abstract Domestication has shaped animal vocal behaviour, increasing flexibility and responsiveness to humans. In domestic cats (Felis catus), two vocalisations, meows and purrs, have distinct communicative roles. Meows are context-dependent signals primarily directed at humans; purrs are stereotype...
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Nature Portfolio
2025-12-01
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| Rangatū: | Scientific Reports |
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| Urunga tuihono: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-31536-7 |
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