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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


When is the best time for spotting lion?

Do lions communicate well?

Can lions swim?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?

Which habitat to lions prefer?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

How large is the average lion pride?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

Do lions attack elephants?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

Is lion cub mortality high?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

Can the female lion roar?

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

When do young lions become independent?

Why do some males have black manes?

What is the normal life span of a lion?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?

Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?

Do lions often become man eaters?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

Do lions hide during rainy weather?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

Do lions scavenge?

Do lions move around during the day?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

Do lions have enemies?

What is the size of the average lion litter?

More frequently asked questions on: Mammals


Do lions kill their prey quickly?

Do lions eat carrion?

Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?

Are Serval endangered?

How long do Suni live?

Do lions have enemies?

How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?

What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?

Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?

What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?

What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?

Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?

Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?

How big can hippos get?

Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?

What does a Serval look like?

Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?

Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?

What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?

What does the leopard diet consist of?

Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?

Are Porcupines rodents?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

What is an Eland?

What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

What do porcupines eat?

Are Elands dangerous?

Are spotted hyenas endangered?

Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

What do Vervet Monkeys eat?

What do cheetahs eat?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

Do they attack other predators?

Are lions cannibalistic?

How big do Serval get?

Which habitat to lions prefer?

Are Suni endangered?