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 is the normal life span of a lion?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions move around during the day?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Can lions swim?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Why do some males have black manes?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Can the female lion roar?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions eat carrion?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions communicate well?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions have enemies?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are Porcupines rodents?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Can lions climb trees?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
What do impalas eat?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
What is a Suni?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
Are Suni social animals?
What is an Eland?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
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