How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
In studies in the Kruger Park roars could be heard up to 4.5 km away, but the actual distance depends on the individual roaring as well as factors such as denseness of vegetation, wind force and direction and even the air humidity.
More frequently asked questions on the Lion
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
When do young lions become independent?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Why do some males have black manes?
Can lions swim?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
How do lions kill their prey?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What are lions breeding habits?
Can lions climb trees?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions attack elephants?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions communicate well?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions eat carrion?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions scavenge?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
What does a Serval eat?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions attack elephants?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What is a Suni?
Do leopards roar?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
Are Suni social animals?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Can lions swim?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
What do impalas eat?
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