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Impala

Aepyceros melampus

Photo by Maria dB
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Field Notes

Description:

Herd animals that live South Africa up to Kenya and Namibia to Mozambique.The males' horns are 18-37 inches long.

Habitat:

Grasslands and woodlands.

Notes:

This herd was very calm and close to us, feeding and playing. The males were practicing their jousting, butting heads a bit and then peacefully grazing side by side.

Reference Links:

AWF: Wildlife: Impala

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Comments (3)
Maria dB
Thanks for the feedback; always useful.
KarenL
Lovely series! I especially like photos 2 & 3 - I personally think #2 would be a better main image.

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African Mammals in the Wild

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PublishedJanuary 12, 2012

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