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 have enemies?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What are lions breeding habits?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Is lion cub mortality high?
How do lions kill their prey?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions scavenge?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions eat carrion?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions communicate well?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions often become man eaters?
When do young lions become independent?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Are lions cannibalistic?
How large is the average lion pride?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
Do lions scavenge?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
Do Suni have any predators?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Why do some males have black manes?
How fast can hyaena run?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What do porcupines eat?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
Do lions eat carrion?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
What do Suni eat?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
Are impalas endangered?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
Do lions move around during the day?
Are Suni social animals?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
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