The excessive meowing may also intensify as their hearing ... And if you’re wondering, “Why does my male cat cry at night?” they may be trying to gain a female’s attention by vocalization.

Meowing is a unique language reserved for communication ... vocalizations are simply part of the mating ritual. Male cats will also become very vocal, often in response to the female’s calls.

She then suggested that some cats may be trying to get your attention by meowing. According to the expert, cats express their needs - whether boredom, hunger or loneliness - through these noises.

Cats mostly meow to humans — in greeting, to get attention, and of course, when they want food. The length and volume of the meow, and your cat's body language, can offer clues about their mood.

"It's not a language. They don’t share words or communicate with each other. Cats never meow at each other out in nature," Sanchez told the local NBC affiliate about meows. Through research ...