Prusten

, one of the four felid species that use prusten to communicate. Prusten is a form of communicative behaviour exhibited by some members of the family Felidae. Prusten is also referred to as chuffing (noun) or chuffle (verb). It is described as a short, low intensity, non-threatening vocalization. In order to vocalize a chuff, the animal's mouth is closed and air is blown through the nostrils, producing a breathy snort. It is typically accompanied by a head bobbing movement. It is often used between two cats as a greeting, during courtship, or by a mother comforting her cubs. The vocalization is produced by tigers, jaguars, snow leopards, clouded leopards and even polar bears. Prusten has significance in both the fields of evolution and conservation.

, one of the four felid species that use prusten to communicate.]] Prusten is a form of communicative behaviour exhibited by some members of the family Felidae. Prusten is also referred to as chuffing (noun) or chuffle (verb). It is described as a short, low intensity, non-threatening vocalization. In order to vocalize a chuff, the animal's mouth is closed and air is blown through the nostrils, producing a breathy snort. It is typically accompanied by a head bobbing movement. It is often used between two cats as a greeting, during courtship, or by a mother comforting her cubs. The vocalization is produced by tigers, jaguars, snow leopards, clouded leopards and even polar bears. Prusten has significance in both the fields of evolution and conservation.

In non-felids

Chuffing has also been recorded in polar bears. Unlike in cats, polar bears do not chuff through the nostrils but through a partially open mouth.

See also

Purr

References

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