Introduction
In this writing, I am going to be talking about "Why do cats purr?". Did you know not all cats purr? Would you like to know more about why cats purr, if so read on...
Stroking
Cats enjoy physical contact because of their social animals. In the wild, cats live loose in colonies. They display behaviors like grooming/licking each other and co-sleeping. So petting/stroking your cat is a replacement for the grooming they would have engaged in with other cats in the wild.
Why do cats purr
In most cases, cats will purr when they are in a relaxed environment, and this will send out waves of calmness. This means your feline friend is feeling happy, calm, or sociable. However, cats purr to communicate other emotions as well.
Conclusion
Hopefully, you have learned something about cats. Did you know cats can jump up to 5x their size?!
Glossary
Engaged: together with other people/animals
Environment: the surrounding someone/something lives on
Social: very friendly or happy
Feline: A cat or another member of the cat family
Colonies: with a group of cats
This explanatory writing was prepared by Y5 Astor student Lily.