The lion has the loudest roar of all the big cats. It's so loud it can reach 114 decibels (at a distance of around one metre) and can be heard from as far away as five miles. A roar is more than just showing off. Both male and female lions roar to communicate their location, show their strength, and intimidate other pride lions. Lions definitely know who is the boss no wonder they are known as Kings of the Jungle. #wildearthtv #widlearthkids #lionfacts #kidsconservationistsofthefuture #lionroar

A lion's roar is a deep, powerful and unmistakable sound that can be heard from miles away. It is the loudest roar of any big cat and can reach up to 114 decibels, which is louder than a chainsaw. The roar is produced by the lion's larynx, and it is composed of a combination of low-pitched and high-pitched sounds. The barking at the end of the lion's roar ( as shown here by Smokey) is a distinctive part of their vocal repertoire and is often called a "cough, grunt or back roar”. It is a sound th