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 speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions communicate well?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Are lions territorial?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions have enemies?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Can lions climb trees?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Can lions swim?
Do lions attack elephants?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Why do some males have black manes?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Are lions cannibalistic?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What do Suni eat?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
Do lions often become man eaters?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
How often do elephants give birth?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
Are Elands dangerous?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What is an impala?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
Are Suni social animals?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
What do Elands eat?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
Are Servals social animals?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
Do elephants have good memories?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
Do lions communicate well?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Why do some males have black manes?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
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