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
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions often become man eaters?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What are lions breeding habits?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions attack elephants?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions move around during the day?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
When do young lions become independent?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions eat carrion?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions have enemies?
Can lions swim?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Can cheetahs climb trees?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are impalas endangered?
What do Aardwolves eat?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
What is a hippo?
What do impalas eat?
Are Suni endangered?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
What is an Eland?
Do they attack other predators?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
How do lions kill their prey?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions attack elephants?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What do Elands look like?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
Do Suni have any predators?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
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