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 move around during the day?
Can lions climb trees?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Why do some males have black manes?
When do young lions become independent?
Can lions swim?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions attack elephants?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Are lions territorial?
How do lions kill their prey?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
What do porcupines eat?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What is a Suni?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
How often do elephants give birth?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
How do elephants use their tusks?
Are Porcupines rodents?
What do hippos eat?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
What does a Serval eat?
Are lions cannibalistic?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do porcupines have any predators?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
How do lions kill their prey?
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