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
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What are lions breeding habits?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
How do lions kill their prey?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Why do some males have black manes?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions eat carrion?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions move around during the day?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Can lions climb trees?
When do young lions become independent?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions communicate well?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions attack elephants?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
How large is the average lion pride?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
Do porcupines have any predators?
Are cheetahs territorial?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
How fast are cheetahs?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
How fast can hyaena run?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
Are impalas endangered?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
How fast can cheetahs run?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
What are lions breeding habits?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
Do lions communicate well?
What is a Klipspringer?
Do elephants have good memories?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
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