Vocalizations play a crucial role in maintaining social cohesion within a lion pride by facilitating communication among pride members. Lions use various vocalizations such as roars, growls, and grunts to communicate with one another, establish territories, coordinate hunts, and strengthen social bonds within the pride. These vocalizations help lions stay connected, coordinate group activities, and reinforce the hierarchy within the pride, ultimately contributing to their social cohesion and cooperative behavior.