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Yes, it is now thought that all cats, even "big" cats that can roar, can purr. Big cats, with their specially-designed specially-designed larynx's and hyoid bone in the throat that enable them to roar, can only make a purring sound when exhaling, and not in a constant stream like other cats.

It is unclear why cats purr, although it is well known that domestic cats purr when content, to show affection or to comfort themselves when sick or in pain.

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