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 male lions more aggressive than females?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
How do lions kill their prey?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Is lion cub mortality high?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
When do young lions become independent?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions attack elephants?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Can lions swim?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
How large is the average lion pride?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions eat carrion?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Can the female lion roar?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions move around during the day?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
What do Klipspringers eat?
When do young lions become independent?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What do cheetahs eat?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
Do lions attack elephants?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
How big do Klipspringers get?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What does a Serval eat?
How do Elephants Communicate?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Do baboons migrate?
What does a Serval look like?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
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