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 the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions move around during the day?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions attack elephants?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
When do young lions become independent?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions communicate well?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions eat carrion?
What are lions breeding habits?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
How large is the average lion pride?
How do lions kill their prey?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions have enemies?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Can the female lion roar?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What does a Serval eat?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
What do Klipspringers eat?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
How often do elephants give birth?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Are Elands dangerous?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
How fast can Elands run?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
Can lions swim?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
What does a Serval look like?
What is a Honey Badger?
Are leopards territorial?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
How large is the average lion pride?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Are hippos dangerous?
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