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They can. It is now thought that all cats, even "big" cats such as the tiger, that can roar, can purr. Big cats, with their specially-designed throats, can only make a purring sound when exhaling (called chuffing), and not in a constant stream like other cats.

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Are cheetahs the only big cats that purr?

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What big cat does not roar?

The cheetah, cougar, snow and clouded leopards cat not roar. Only the cats in the Panthera genus can roar. These cats are the lion, leopard, tiger and jaguar.


What is the only big cat that cannot roar?

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Genetically is the cheetah a big cat?

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Why don't jaguars roar?

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Why don't cheetahs roar?

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Do Servals roar or purr?

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Does a lion roar when it is hungry?

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