Impala - Wikipedia The impala or rooibok (Aepyceros melampus, lit 'black-footed high-horn' in Ancient Greek) is a medium-sized antelope found in eastern and southern Africa The only extant member of the genus Aepyceros, and tribe Aepycerotini, it was first described to Europeans by German zoologist Hinrich Lichtenstein in 1812
Impala Animal Facts - Aepyceros melampus - A-Z Animals The impala is a medium-sized African antelope known for its agility and fast, bounding leaps It is a common savanna and woodland ungulate and a key prey species for many African predators
Impalas: Facts, Habitat, Diet, Threats Conservation | IFAW Impalas live in Africa and are native to more than 10 African countries Their habitat ranges from southern Africa to the northern parts of East Africa, in countries including Kenya and Uganda
Impala | African Antelope, Adaptable Mammal | Britannica Medium-sized with slender, evenly developed legs and a long neck, the impala stands 70–92 cm (28–36 inches) and weighs 40–76 kg (88–167 pounds) Males are about 20 percent heavier than females and have wide, lyrate horns 45–91 cm (18–36 inches) or longer, the largest antelope horns in East Africa
Impala - African Wildlife Foundation What is an impala? The impala is reddish-brown with white hair inside the ears, over each eye and on the chin, upper throat, underparts, and buttocks A narrow black line runs along the middle of the lower back to the tail, and a vertical black stripe appears on the back of each thigh
Impala Animal Information - Habitat, Diet, Traits More! Impalas are eastern and southern African antelopes gifted at jumping, running, and maintaining great speeds They’re herbivorous creatures with spiral, curved horns that live in small groups or communities
Impala (Antelopes) African Savanna - Facts Information What is a Impala? The Impala (Aepyceros melampus) is one of a number of antelopes that live on the African savanna and are found in Kenya, Zimbabwe, Uganda, Zambia, Botswana, Southern Angola to northern South Africa Impalas are one of the more dominant species of antelope on many african savannas
Impala | National Geographic Impalas are medium-sized antelopes that roam the savanna and light woodlands of eastern and southern Africa
Impala - Africa Geographic Impalas are widespread and abundant throughout much of sub-Saharan Africa and are easily one of the most common antelope species Moreover, the impala hit upon the perfect recipe early in its evolutionary history
Impala - Home – Male impalas produce a scent from a gland on their foreheads to advertise their status to rivals – Females and young animals form herds of up to 100 individuals, while males live in a bachelor group of about 60 animals – The name ‘Impala’ come from the Zulu language meaning ‘gazelle’