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
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions attack elephants?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Why do some males have black manes?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Can lions climb trees?
Are lions territorial?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Can the female lion roar?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What are lions breeding habits?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Can lions swim?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions communicate well?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions scavenge?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
How do elephants use their tusks?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
How long do Suni live?
Do lions have enemies?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
What is a hippo?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
Do lions move around during the day?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
Do leopards roar?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
How fast can impalas run?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
Do porcupines have any predators?
What is an impala?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
Do lions communicate well?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
Are Suni social animals?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
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