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 lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
When do young lions become independent?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Can the female lion roar?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions attack elephants?
How do lions kill their prey?
Why do some males have black manes?
Can lions climb trees?
Can lions swim?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions have enemies?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
How large is the average lion pride?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
When do young lions become independent?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
How long do Suni live?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
Are Elands dangerous?
Are Porcupines rodents?
How fast can hyaena run?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
What are lions breeding habits?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Are hippos dangerous?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
How fast are cheetahs?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
Do leopards roar?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
How large is the average lion pride?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
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