|Can you hear his purr? Eli has such a loud purr some people think he's growling.|
Some wild cats and their near relatives that also purr are civets, genets, and mongooses. Other purrers include hyenas, guinea pigs, and raccoons.
Cats that don’t purr, roar. Lions and tigers, can’t purr because the structures surrounding their voice box (larynx) aren’t stiff enough to produce a purr but do allow roaring. Cats that live in a pack use roaring as a way to protect their pride while small wild cats tend to roam alone and find themselves in a variety of different situations where a purr is more effective. Although cats purr when they are content, they also purr when frightened or threatened.
Right now JB’s motor is running and I know he is happy with my warm lap and I’m happy too!