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There's a reason we all look at the cubs of big cats and want to pet them as if they're kittens, and this video showcases exactly why that is. Giving us its very best effort to roar like the king of the jungle, this tiny fluffy lion ends up squeaking instead, just like a kitten. 

The cub probably doesn't understand why everyone around it is awwing instead of bowing, but we do, and so do the people filming it. "They all make that sound?" one of the people asks, and another clarifies that "it'll turn into a growl later," but it's almost hard to believe that with how adorable the roar is. No wonder we all kiiinda want to have a pet lion. Like, be honest about it, it would be incredible to cuddle with one. It's almost shocking, honestly, that our cute house cats are relatives of cubs like this, but then we remember how ferociously our cat attacks whenever there's a hairband on the floor, and things make a bit more sense in the world. 

Do you know what's cuter than one kitten? Seven kittens. 

Seven kittens, aged between 3-4 weeks, all meowing at once! Be still our beating hearts -- there's only so much cuteness we can handle! 

And yes, this video is a bit old but who can blame us for wanting to reminiscence and watch a video that brings the smiles?

Meet Armani! This lovely lady is twenty-two years old leopard who is undeniably silly, playful, and very vocal. 

She is in the lovely hands of Big Cat Rescue, an educational non-breeding, accredited, sanctuary and a registered non-profit organization. 

If you ever wondered what a chatty leopard sounds like -- turn up the volume! 

We can't help but hear a heavy chain smoker but we still love Armani regardless of what she sounds like! 

Is there anything more beautiful than a mother's love? Probably not. 

Even though these kittens are no longer kittens now, this video is just too heartwarming not to be resurfaced once more! 

Moments of bliss for this loving mother who softly meows at her kittens, as a form of communication. Add that sound to the purring and you've got nothing but happiness! 

Half-Asleep Chris makes a 'Keyboard of Meows,' filled with sounds from his beloved cat Ralph, who meows all... the... time. 

With the heartbreaking loss of Half-Asleep Chris's other black cat, Tom, this beautiful video plays as a reminder to appreciate our cats while they're still with us. 

So with that in mind, Half-Asleep Chris has created this keyboard and it will always serve as a beautiful memory of Ralphs' meows, yawns and purrs... even if it sounds like the stuff from nightmares. 

Passed out fella prolly dreaming of his fun kitten days and will continue to do so for another hour or so, till he wakes up all cranky and goes over to his feeding bowl. Cat life is grand.

Mr. Pirate, the helpful Vancouver vet, and Clawdia the cat will help you answer the question "Is my fat cat"?A must see video for all cat owners.