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A domestic cat has over one hundred vocal chords, so can make a huge variety of different meows, squeaks, chirps and yowls.

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Why don't animals have vocal chords?

Animals do have vocal cords, which are a crucial part of their anatomy for producing sounds. However, the structure and function of vocal cords can vary among different species and may not be as developed as in humans. Some animals, like birds, have specialized structures such as syrinx for vocalization instead of vocal cords.


Where does a cat's purr come from?

The purring seems like it's coming from the troat/vocal chords, but it's not. They say when a cat purrs, it's said to come somewhere inside of the chest. Look through ALOT of cat books and maybe you'll find the answer!


Cat was doing this gagging thing for a couple days gave him furball med now his meow is sounding totally different any idea whats going on?

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Do hamsters have vocal chords?

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Cats and dogs vocal cords?

i really do not know.. but the dog might have less because it is logicaly inferior and larger than the small average household cat.. Inferior? Ok, sure. Not everythngon the net is true, people. The fact is that most animals who make noise fromt heir mouths have a form of vocal chords. Their shape and size make the difference in how they sound when they make their typical noises. Why can't they talk? Well, the shape and density of the vocal chord materials makes it possible to formbasic hoises (like a trumpet, tuba, etc). The mount of air they force through those chords affects volume and tone. Howling (in dogs and other canines) is a slow release from the diaphragm which vibrates the vocal chords in a certain rhythm depending on what type of howl they want. A whine...same thing. A bark is one forceful espulsion of air.