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
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
How large is the average lion pride?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Can lions swim?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions eat carrion?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Why do some males have black manes?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions move around during the day?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Are lions territorial?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
When do young lions become independent?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions communicate well?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What does a Serval look like?
Do leopards roar?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Are Porcupines rodents?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What do porcupines eat?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do Suni have any predators?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
Are cheetahs territorial?
Do lions scavenge?
Do elephants have good memories?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
When do young lions become independent?
How do elephants use their tusks?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
How long do Suni live?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
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