Author: Jonathan Growcott, PhD student in Environmental Intelligence, University of Exeter

SteffenTravel/Shutterstock 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 roar, and an “intermediary roar” with a flatter, less varied sound. Making this distinction could have important implications for lions’ conservation. […]