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 lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Can the female lion roar?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
When do young lions become independent?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
How large is the average lion pride?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Why do some males have black manes?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Can lions climb trees?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions attack elephants?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
How do lions kill their prey?
Are lions cannibalistic?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions communicate well?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Are lions territorial?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
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Do Suni have any predators?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
Do lions scavenge?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
Are impalas endangered?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
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Do Aardwolves have any predators?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
How fast can hyaena run?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
Do lions attack elephants?
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