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Yes, they can. It is now thought that all cats, even "big" cats that can roar, can purr. Big cats, with their specially-designed throats, can only make a purring sound when exhaling which is called "chuffing", and not in a constant stream like other cats.
they cannot but they can chuff they can purr,but only on the ex hale. I don't think wild cats can purr; but I did hear that one can, the cheetah.

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