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 lions kill their prey quickly?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What are lions breeding habits?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
When do young lions become independent?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
How large is the average lion pride?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
How do lions kill their prey?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions scavenge?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions eat carrion?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions have enemies?
Can lions swim?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Can the female lion roar?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Can lions climb trees?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
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Can lions swim?
Do porcupines have any predators?
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What do Aardwolves eat?
Are Serval endangered?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
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Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
Do lions move around during the day?
What does a Serval look like?
Are Warthogs fast?
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Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
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Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
When do hyaenas hunt?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
What is a Suni?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
Are Servals social animals?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
What do impalas eat?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
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