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
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions scavenge?
Can the female lion roar?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions communicate well?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions eat carrion?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Can lions swim?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What are lions breeding habits?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
How do lions kill their prey?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions move around during the day?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions have enemies?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
When do young lions become independent?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Is the cheetah a true cat?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
Do they attack other predators?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Are lions territorial?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
Do leopards mark their territories?
How big are porcupines?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
What do Aardwolves eat?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions communicate well?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Are hippos dangerous?
What do porcupines eat?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
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