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Not quite. That is as close as an English speaker can render the more common noise that a cat makes, but each language has its own way of showing that sound; in Spanish, for instance, it is generally shown as "miao" or something similar. Cats will also "mew", making a more constricted sound; purr; purr and mew or meow at the same time; and yowl.

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Why doesn't a cat meow?

Cats meow to communicate with humans, not with other cats. In the wild, adult cats typically only meow to communicate with their kittens.


Who wrote Why Do Cats Meow The book is about all different types of cats like why they meow or why they purr There are way way more things about cats in the book like wild and non-wild cats?

"Why Do Cats Meow" was written by Joan Holub. The book explores various aspects of cats, including why they meow and purr, as well as differences between wild and domestic cats. It provides insights into the behavior and characteristics of these fascinating animals.


Why is it that a cat cannot meow?

Cats meow as a way to communicate with humans, not with other cats. Meowing is a learned behavior that cats develop to get attention or express their needs to their human companions. In the wild, cats communicate with each other through body language, scent marking, and vocalizations like growls and hisses.


Why does my cat meow at her toy?

Cats meow at their toys as a way to mimic hunting behavior and communicate their excitement or frustration. It's a natural instinct for them to vocalize while playing, similar to how they would communicate with prey in the wild.


Why does small cat meow and large cat roar?

Small cats meow as a form of communication with humans and other cats, while large cats roar as a way to establish territory and communicate with other members of their species over long distances. The vocalizations have evolved differently based on the size and social behaviors of the cats.


What is the origin of the cats meow?

Originated as slang in the flapper culture of the 1920's. Began as a reference to a style of dress where the skirt length ended above the top of the stocking. The exposed skin was referred to as, The Cat's Meow. Think of the comic character Betty Boop from the same era. There were a number of gender-based phrases used by flappers as an inside joke in polite society...such as the eel's ankles, the snake's garters, and...the bee's knees. It eventually came to represent something 'desirable' and now means something great or outstanding.


Where do wild cats come from?

I am thinking this might be a silly question.lol. dont take personally. The answer i think it can be is obviosly the wild. since they are WILD cats i just thought of the WILD. Dont I make sense at all?


Are there wild black cats in Utah?

there are probably stray or feral but i dont think those count as wild


Do all cats make a meowing sound?

No, not all cats meow. While meowing is a common form of vocalization for domestic cats, wild cats often communicate through other sounds like growling, purring, or hissing. Additionally, some domestic cats may be more quiet or vocal than others based on their personality and breed.


Why do cats meow differently when they see birds?

Most cats won't meow at birds. That scares the birds away and cats don't want to scare away the birds. They want to catch the birds. My cats sit at the kitchen window watching birds and they don't meow. They cackle or chatter! It is absolutely funny to watch them cackle or chatter at the birds. I don't know how they could ever catch a bird.


Are wild cats as fastidious as house cats about stool?

yes wild cats are as fastidious as house cats


What are the different cats?

there is your grandmas cat and wild cats there is your grandmas cat and wild cats