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
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Can lions swim?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Why do some males have black manes?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions eat carrion?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions have enemies?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
When do young lions become independent?
Is lion cub mortality high?
How do lions kill their prey?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
How large is the average lion pride?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
Do Suni have any predators?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
What do Klipspringers eat?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
What are lions breeding habits?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
What does a Serval eat?
Are Servals social animals?
Do elephants have good memories?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
What do impalas eat?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
How fast can impalas run?
Are Warthogs fast?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
How big can hippos get?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
Do baboons migrate?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
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