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 ...

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 ...

What are Africa’s big cats saying? Discover the meaning behind their roars, saws and chirps. Lions roar, leopards saw, and cheetahs chirp, but what are they really saying? "Big Cats Unleashed" decodes ...