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
Is lion cub mortality high?
Can the female lion roar?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions have enemies?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
How large is the average lion pride?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Are lions cannibalistic?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Can lions climb trees?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions move around during the day?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What are lions breeding habits?
Are lions territorial?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
Do lions have enemies?
What do impalas eat?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
What do Aardwolves eat?
How big do Serval get?
How big are porcupines?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
Are Suni endangered?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
How big do Klipspringers get?
How do lions kill their prey?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
Can lions swim?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
Do Suni have any predators?
Are Elands dangerous?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
What do Suni eat?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
Are Servals social animals?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
How fast can Elands run?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Do leopards roar?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
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