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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


Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

When do young lions become independent?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

Can lions climb trees?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

What is the normal life span of a lion?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

How do lions kill their prey?

Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?

Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

Do lions scavenge?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

Is lion cub mortality high?

Do lions have enemies?

What is the size of the average lion litter?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

How large is the average lion pride?

Do lions hide during rainy weather?

Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

What are lions breeding habits?

Why do some males have black manes?

Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?

Do lions eat carrion?

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

More frequently asked questions on: Mammals


Are lions cannibalistic?

Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?

Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

What is an Eland?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

Can porcupines shoot their quills?

Are Klipspringers endangered?

Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?

How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?

How big do Klipspringers get?

What is a Serval?

When do leopard cubs become independent?

Do Honey Badgers have any predators?

Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?

Are leopards very susceptible to disease?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

Are Aardwolves endangered?

Do lions scavenge?

Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

Do Blue wildebeest migrate?

Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

What is a hippo?

Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?

Are spotted hyenas endangered?

Which habitat to lions prefer?

To what diseases are baboons susceptible?

What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?

What are the main physical features of the leopard?

Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?

What do Honey Badgers eat?

What is the normal life span of a lion?

Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

What threats do Brown Hyenas face?

What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?