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
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions communicate well?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions eat carrion?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions have enemies?
What are lions breeding habits?
Are lions territorial?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Can lions swim?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions scavenge?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
How do lions kill their prey?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What is a Klipspringer?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
How large is the average lion pride?
Are Elands dangerous?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
Do baboons migrate?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
How big do Klipspringers get?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
How often do elephants give birth?
Do lions attack elephants?
What is a hippo?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do leopards mark their territories?
How fast can cheetahs run?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
Are impalas endangered?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
Can lions climb trees?
Are Servals social animals?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
Are Warthogs fast?
Are cheetahs territorial?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
What do cheetahs eat?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do you want to test your knowledge on the animals of the Kruger National Park?