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 lions eat carrion?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
How large is the average lion pride?
Can lions swim?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions have enemies?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions attack elephants?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Are lions territorial?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
When do young lions become independent?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions communicate well?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Why do some males have black manes?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
When do hyaenas hunt?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
Are Serval endangered?
How big do Klipspringers get?
Are Suni endangered?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
How fast can cheetahs run?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What is an Eland?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
What do Suni eat?
Can lions climb trees?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
Are impalas endangered?
How fast are cheetahs?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do elephants have good memories?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
What is a Suni?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What is a hippo?
How fast can impalas run?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
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