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

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 ...

The roar of a lion is one of nature’s most iconic sounds, instantly evoking the power and majesty of Africa’s savannah. Yet, despite centuries of fascination, scientists are still uncovering new ...

Scientists have uncovered a surprising second type of lion roar, using AI to decode vocal signatures with remarkable precision. This breakthrough sheds new light on how lions communicate and offers a ...

Jonathan Growcott was funded via a doctoral training grant awarded as part of the UKRI AI Centre for Doctoral Training in Environmental Intelligence (UKRI grant number EP/S022074/1). The roar of an ...