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Thursday, March 13, 2014

How Many Sounds Does a Cat make?

Cats make about 100 different sounds; dogs make only about 10.

A cat can make about 100 different sounds. By comparison, a dog makes about
10 sounds. The majority of sounds cats make are actually made to
communicate with humans, not other cats. Some researchers believe that
domesticated cats developed their extensive number of sounds and combined
them with body language so that they could make sure that their owners
serve their needs. Common sounds cats make to communicate with humans
include meowing, purring, growling and hissing. When cats do communicate
vocally with other cats, it generally is either between mother cats and
kittens or to signal that they are in heat and wish to mate, using a high
wail known as a caterwaul.
Read More: http://www.wisegeek.com/how-many-sounds-does-a-cat-make.htm?m

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