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
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions communicate well?
Can lions climb trees?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions move around during the day?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions scavenge?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
How large is the average lion pride?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions eat carrion?
Are lions territorial?
What are lions breeding habits?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions have enemies?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
When do young lions become independent?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are impalas endangered?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
How often do elephants give birth?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
What is an impala?
Do porcupines have any predators?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
Are cheetahs territorial?
Are lions territorial?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
Are hippos dangerous?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
How fast are cheetahs?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
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