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
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions attack elephants?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Why do some males have black manes?
When do young lions become independent?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions move around during the day?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions communicate well?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions scavenge?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Are lions territorial?
Can the female lion roar?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions eat carrion?
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What is the lifespan of a baboon?
Can lions swim?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Why do some males have black manes?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
How fast can Elands run?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
How big are porcupines?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
How large is the average lion pride?
Are hippos dangerous?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
Do lions attack elephants?
What is a Honey Badger?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What is an Eland?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do elephants have good memories?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
Do lions often become man eaters?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
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