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
Can the female lion roar?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions scavenge?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
How do lions kill their prey?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Why do some males have black manes?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions have enemies?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
When do young lions become independent?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Can lions swim?
Is lion cub mortality high?
How large is the average lion pride?
Are lions cannibalistic?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do lions eat carrion?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What do Aardwolves eat?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
How big do Serval get?
How do lions kill their prey?
How fast can cheetahs run?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
How big can hippos get?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
What is a Serval?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
How large is the average lion pride?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
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