A baby lion, called a cub, starts to experiment with roaring when it’s just a few months old. At first, the roar sounds more like a raspy squeak or growl than the powerful sound of an adult lion. These early attempts are part of how cubs learn to communicate and find their voice. As they grow stronger, their roars become louder and more confident, helping them practice for the day they’ll use it to mark territory, call to their pride, or show dominance—just like the kings and queens they’re grow