Lions use two roar types. Full roars reveal identity and show how regional accent differences support better lion surveys.

When a lion roars across the savannah, the sound can carry for miles, shaking air, grass, and bone alike. It’s the ultimate symbol of dominance. But to the delight of scientists and data geeks alike, ...

Did you know that sound can cause physical pain? It’s true — humans typically start to feel pain at around 110 decibels. When standing just a few feet away, a lion’s roar reaches about 114 decibels, ...

Lions who wander the expanse of the savannah need to keep in communication with each other when the pride is not together. This ability to stay in constant communication is what both makes a pride ...

The roar of an African lion is one of the most iconic sounds of the animal kingdom. However, my new research suggests it should actually be separated into two distinct vocalisations: the full-throated ...

Scientists have discovered a whole new type of roar produced by African lions, indicating the big cat’s communication could be more complex than commonly believed. Researchers from the University of ...

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Talk about being in the right place at the right time! Digital content creators, The Traveling Lelis, were visiting Tanzania in mid-July and they captured a video of a tiny lion learning to roar. It's ...

Plenty of children love to do impressions of their favorite animals, but one little girl has blown them all out of the water. Five-year-old Riley lives with her mom, Amy Scott, 31, in Scotland, and ...