Lion sounds include purrs, grunts, growls, hums, meows, roars and moans.

Do lions roar?

A lion or tiger can roar as loud as 114 decibels, about 25 times louder than a gas-powered lawn mower. ... And humans speak in a range of sound frequencies similar to those of lions' and tigers' roars, but obviously our voices are much softer.

What makes a lion roar?

A lion's roar is so loud because its vocal folds form a square shape. This shape essentially stabilizes the vocal cords, enabling them to better respond to the passing air. That way, lions can produce loud roars without exerting too much pressure on their lungs!