lion roar

Savanna's fierce cry

A lion roar is the deep, resonant vocalization produced by a lion, audible from miles away and used to establish territory, communicate with pride members, or intimidate rivals.

The sound is iconic of African wildlife and appears frequently in film and television to evoke wildness or danger: The lion roar echoed across the savanna at dusk.

Related
  • growlLow threatening sound
  • maneNeck hair, horse/lion
  • prideSatisfaction from one's achievements
  • savannaTropical grassland, sparse trees
  • African safariWildlife expedition on that continent

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Opposites
volume/intensity of vocalization

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Feline contentment sound

whisper · murmur · whimper · silence · mewling

predator vs. prey vocalization

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Small avian's vocal sound

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Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G