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hi everyone welcome back to our channel
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where we explore the fascinating world
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of animals today we're going to answer a
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common question that many cat lovers
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have been wondering about why do cats
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purr firstly let's define what purring
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is purring is a unique vocalization that
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cats make by using their lingial muscles
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to vibrate their vocal cords this
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creates a low-pitched humming sound that
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can be heard when we talk to or pet our
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feline friends scientists have long been
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fascinated by th e mechanisms behind cat
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purring and research has shed some light
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on this behavior it's believed that cats
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purr for several reasons one reason is
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self soothing and relaxation cats will
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often purr when they're feeling content
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happy or even sleepy this could be a way
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for them to calm themselves down and
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release tension another reason is
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communication purring can serve as a
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form of non-verbal communication between
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cats particularly mothers and their
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kittens it's thought that the sound of
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purring helps to reassure young kittens
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that they're safe and secure in terms of
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healing purring has also been shown to
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have health benefits for cats the
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vibrations from the purr can help
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stimulate blood flow reduce swelling and
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even promote bone growth this is why
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some veterinarians use specialized
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equipment to harness the healing power
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of cat purr in medical settings but what
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about when a cat purr while being
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handled or petted it's thought that they
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may be seeking physical contact and
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affection from their human caregivers so
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there you have it folks cats purr for
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reasons ranging from self soothing
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relaxation to communication healing and
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even social bonding the next time you
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hear your feline friend purring away
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remember the amazing mechanisms behind
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this adorable behavior thanks for
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