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Cheetahs cannot roar, purring and meowing like domestic cats.

Why it is true

Unlike big cats such as lions and tigers, the cheetah's larynx structure does not allow it to roar, but it allows it to purr continuously during both inhalation and exhalation.

Source: Wildlife Research

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