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
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions often become man eaters?
How large is the average lion pride?
Can the female lion roar?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
When do young lions become independent?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions attack elephants?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What are lions breeding habits?
Can lions climb trees?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Are lions territorial?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
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What do Blue wildebeest eat?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
Are Warthogs fast?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
Do lions move around during the day?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
Are impalas endangered?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
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What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
What is a Suni?
What is a Brown Hyena?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
How often do elephants give birth?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
What is an Eland?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
Are Suni endangered?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
What do Elands look like?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
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