# (BONUS) Why do cats purr?

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Podcast: [Kids Learning Lab - Science, History, and Technology for Kids and Family](https://stenobird.com/podcast/kids-learning-lab-science-history-and-technology-for-kids-and-family-5873173)
Published: 2026-09-08T04:58:13+00:00
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In this seventh Kids Learning Lab bonus episode, we’ll learn why cats purr and what it might mean. Bonus episodes come every 2 days and have a random fun fact to learn about.

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