A 12-year-old cat named Bluey has a growl that is louder than most cats can meow, and it’s been recorded at a maximum of 93 decibels – more than the official world record holder, a cat named Smokey, who was recorded at 67.7 decibels in March 2011.
Scientists say that noise levels over 90 decibels can cause hearing loss over a prolonged periods of time. If you’re interested in adopting Bluey, you’ll need to put up with the loud purring that has kept other animals awake.