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Impala

Aepyceros melampus

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Description:

taken at Mabula Reserve, South Africa

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C.Sydes
2 males fighting, its thought the ridges on the horns actually protect the individuals to a certain extent by holding the horns and preventing them slipping so reducing the chances of accidental puncture wounds to the body

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2011 Best Wildlife Photo
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PublishedDecember 28, 2011

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