The idea for "Roar" was conceived after ... was mauled by a lion, resulting in over 100 stitches and reconstructive surgery. Her real-life mauling is on display in the final cut of the film.

The lion has the loudest roar of all the big cats. It’s so loud it can reach 114 decibels (at a distance of around one metre) and can be heard from as far away as five miles. This volume is all ...