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
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Are lions territorial?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions move around during the day?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What are lions breeding habits?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Can lions swim?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
How do lions kill their prey?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions eat carrion?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do lions often become man eaters?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
How do Elephants Communicate?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
Are Porcupines rodents?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are cheetahs territorial?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
What is an impala?
When do hyaenas hunt?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
How fast are cheetahs?
What do Klipspringers eat?
How large is the average lion pride?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
How long do Suni live?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
How fast can hyaena run?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
Do you want to test your knowledge on the animals of the Kruger National Park?