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?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions scavenge?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Can lions swim?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions often become man eaters?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions have enemies?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions attack elephants?
What are lions breeding habits?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions move around during the day?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Can the female lion roar?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Is lion cub mortality high?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are Aardwolves social animals?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
Do lions attack elephants?
What do Elands eat?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What do porcupines eat?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
How fast can hyaena run?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Are Porcupines rodents?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
What do Elands look like?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
Are Serval endangered?
What is an Eland?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
How long do Suni live?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
What do Aardwolves eat?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
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