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 causes a lion to become a man eater?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Can lions swim?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Can the female lion roar?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions communicate well?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Can lions climb trees?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
When do young lions become independent?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions attack elephants?
What are lions breeding habits?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions move around during the day?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions scavenge?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What do Aardwolves eat?
Are Suni social animals?
Are cheetahs territorial?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Do lions have enemies?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
Do lions move around during the day?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
Are Suni endangered?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
How fast can impalas run?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
How fast can Elands run?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
Are leopards territorial?
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