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
What are lions breeding habits?
Can lions swim?
Can lions climb trees?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions move around during the day?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions attack elephants?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Why do some males have black manes?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions have enemies?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
How large is the average lion pride?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions scavenge?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
How do lions kill their prey?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions have enemies?
How do elephants use their tusks?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Can lions swim?
Can the female lion roar?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
Are Elands dangerous?
What do impalas eat?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
What is an impala?
Do baboons migrate?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
How fast can Elands run?
What is a Honey Badger?
How fast are cheetahs?
Are impalas endangered?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
How large is the average lion pride?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
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