Do all cats purr, even big cats like lions and tigers?

purring is the characteristic nature of all cats (cat family ) so, all cats including lions, tigers, leopard etc. do purr.

Do all cats purr, even big cats like lions and tigers?
Yes, I think they all do - I think they do a lot of the same things as domestic cats, like play in the same way and wash and hunt the same
Reply:of course they do! It is just that it is a bit diferent to the sound that cats make but it is the same thing.
Reply:yes they do when they reach contentment
Reply:I wouldn't like to put one on my lap to find out.
Reply:Aaaw, I hope so. That's so cute!
Reply:too be honest,never had a big cat,lion,or tiger sat on my lap to find out.
Reply:No. My friend had a kitty who never purred, not even once. He was sweet, and cuddled, but he didn't purr.
Reply:Yes even the big cats do that.
Reply:yes I believe they do, except for one but I cant remember which one.
Reply:yes
Reply:yes that is a sign of contentment
Reply:yes they do some just mucj=h louder that others
Reply:i would have thought so, but i dunno
Reply:yes have you not seen steve irwin with the furry beasts!!!!!!!!!!!!
Reply:Not sure, never been lucky enough to get that close to one, wish I had they are so beautiful.
Reply:i should think so but i havnt been that close to a lion or a tiger to be sure.
Reply:yes they all do - they havent got a voice box, just a load of strings and chords which make them purrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
Reply:yes
Reply:Probably when they are scoffing humans!
Reply:No





The biggest purring cat is the cougar (mountain lion)





The realy big cats (lions and tigers) growl and don't purr.
Reply:No - certain big cats can`t purr
Reply:Yes But with the Larger cats it sounds much more like growling.
Reply:yes!
Reply:yes
Reply:Donno.
Reply:Yes I believe they all do.
Reply:the easiest question ever...i'm so sure you have ears and legs..and so take your legs and find the nearest jungle or zoo and put your ears in the mouths of every type of cat you see and u'll surely come back to tell the story okay..best of luck my dear i'll be waiting...cheers
Reply:Yes i believe they all do, especially when they are cubs, i think the adults lower roaring is more of a purr
Reply:I watched a special on Animal Planet or Discovery about cheetahs that were found orphaned in the wild and were being raised in captivity. During one of the interviews with a caregiver, a cheetah was 'cuddling' up against him purring loudly. It was kind of cute despite the possibility of it ripping his face off. So in that instance, I wold say yes.
Reply:I know that lions do, I think that tigers do, but I don't know about pumas and bob cats tho.