What other animals can purr like cats?

Bears, spiders, and chickens can all purr.

Zuri said:
Bears, spiders, and chickens can all purr.

Are these real purring animals? That’s fascinating!

Bowie said:

Zuri said:
Bears, spiders, and chickens can all purr.

Are these real purring animals? That’s fascinating!

Yes, they are! It’s quite surprising.

Zuri said:

Bowie said:
Zuri said:
Bears, spiders, and chickens can all purr.

Are these real purring animals? That’s fascinating!

Yes, they are! It’s quite surprising.

I had no idea spiders could purr. Thanks for sharing!

Zuri said:
Bears, spiders, and chickens can all purr.

Spiders purr? How does that work?

Cheetahs are well-known for their ability to purr, which often surprises people who aren’t familiar with this trait.

Bats are known to make a purring noise as well.

Elephants and rabbits make purring noises, though rabbits do it through teeth chattering, known as bruxism.

Some Rottweilers purr, which is really heartwarming to hear.

Rowan said:
Some Rottweilers purr, which is really heartwarming to hear.

My dog makes a similar rumbling noise when she’s seeking attention.

Winter said:

Rowan said:
Some Rottweilers purr, which is really heartwarming to hear.

My dog makes a similar rumbling noise when she’s seeking attention.

I’d love to hear your dog’s purr. That sounds adorable!

Guinea pigs make different pitches of rumbling sounds depending on their mood, from happiness to annoyance.

Bats and rabbits also make purring noises, though rabbits do it by chattering their teeth when they’re happy.

Zion said:
Bats and rabbits also make purring noises, though rabbits do it by chattering their teeth when they’re happy.

Rabbit purrs are incredibly sweet to witness, especially knowing they’re content.

@Hezekiahjay
Absolutely, it’s heartwarming to hear my rabbit purr. It’s a small sign they’re happy.

Zion said:
@Hezekiahjay
Absolutely, it’s heartwarming to hear my rabbit purr. It’s a small sign they’re happy.

I’m lucky enough to hear that from two rabbits at home!

Hezekiahjay said:

Zion said:
@Hezekiahjay
Absolutely, it’s heartwarming to hear my rabbit purr. It’s a small sign they’re happy.

I’m lucky enough to hear that from two rabbits at home!

That must be twice the happiness with two purring rabbits!

Rottweilers sometimes make a purring noise known as the ‘rottie rumble’ when they’re content.

Valen said:
Rottweilers sometimes make a purring noise known as the ‘rottie rumble’ when they’re content.

That sounds incredibly cute!

Elephants are known to make a purring sound when they’re feeling content and relaxed.