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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Science
Vishwam Sankaran

Why some cats purr more than others finally decoded

Cats with a gene type associated with mixed breeds may purr more at their human companions than those without, according to a new study.

The findings shed more light on the genetic basis of purring and communication in cats, say researchers from Kyoto University in Japan.

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