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

Scientists have uncovered a second type of lion roar, using AI to separate it from the classic full-throated call with remarkable accuracy.

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, ...

DETROW: Or some version of that sound. This particular roar comes courtesy of a lion named Jeronimo (ph). Well, what if I told you that this sound... (SOUNDBITE OF LION ROARING) DETROW: ...Was also a ...

African lions have thunderous roars. The explosive sound rattles your eardrums when it booms in a nature documentary. But it turns out that the powerful roar we attribute to the big cats isn’t the ...

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 ...

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 ...