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
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What are lions breeding habits?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Why do some males have black manes?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions eat carrion?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions scavenge?
Can lions swim?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions attack elephants?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Can the female lion roar?
How large is the average lion pride?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Can lions climb trees?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
How do lions kill their prey?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do leopards mark their territories?
Are lions territorial?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
What is a Serval?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
Do lions have enemies?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
Are hippos dangerous?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
How do Elephants Communicate?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What do hippos eat?
Are Porcupines rodents?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
How fast are cheetahs?
Do baboons migrate?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
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