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
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions eat carrion?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions communicate well?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Can lions swim?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions attack elephants?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Can lions climb trees?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions move around during the day?
Are lions territorial?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Can the female lion roar?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
How do elephants use their tusks?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
What do porcupines eat?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
How fast can hyaena run?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
What does a Serval look like?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
Do lions eat carrion?
What do hippos eat?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
Are hippos dangerous?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
Do Suni have any predators?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
Are Serval endangered?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
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