Understanding Cat Vocalizations

The video explains the difference between roaring and purring in felines. Roaring cats, like lions and tigers, have thick pads on their vocal cords, allowing them to produce loud, low-pitched roars. In contrast, house cats lack these pads, enabling them to purr by rapidly vibrating their vocal cords. The video highlights the trade-off between roaring and purring, noting that roaring cats cannot purr due to their vocal cord structure. The speaker expresses a preference for purring, as house cats are less dangerous.

Which of the following animals is capable of roaring?

• House cat

• Dog

• Lion

• Rabbit

What feature allows roaring cats to produce a loud sound?

• Absence of vocal cords

• Thin vocal cords

• Thick pads of tissue on vocal cords

• Rapid vibration of vocal cords

Why can't roaring cats purr?

• They lack vocal cords

• Their vocal cords are too thin

• They choose not to purr

• The extra padding on their vocal cords dampens vibrations

What is the main reason house cats can purr?

• They have thick vocal cords

• They have no vocal cords

• Their vocal cords can vibrate rapidly

• They have a special purring organ

What is the trade-off between roaring and purring in cats?

• Cats can neither roar nor purr

• Cats can either roar or purr, but not both

• Cats can roar and purr simultaneously

• Cats can choose to roar or purr at will