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Impala

Aepyceros melampus

The impala is a graceful antelope that loves to leap and run. They are known for their beautiful reddish-brown coats and can often be seen in groups in the savanna.

Lebensraum: Savannas

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The Impala has a sleek, reddish-brown coat with distinct white underparts and a white stripe above each eye. Its hindquarters feature bold black stripes that frame a white rump. Males are easily identified by their long, lyre-shaped horns, which can grow over two feet.

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Impala
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Impala

Kategorie

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Seltenheit

Common

Gefahr

2/5 · Gering

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Interessante Fakten

An impala can clear a 10-meter gap in a single jump!

Baby impala are all born within just a few weeks of each other!

Male impala horns grow up to 90 centimeters long!

They can actually change their diet depending on the season!

Besondere Fähigkeiten

Fähigkeit

Leap of Faith

Impala can jump up to 3 meters high and 10 meters long because of strong leg muscles, helping them escape predators.

Fähigkeit

Zigzag Zip

Impala can run at 90 km/h and make sudden turns because of their agility, confusing predators during a chase.

Fähigkeit

Alarm Call Relay

Impala has a loud "snort" call that helps them warn other impala and nearby animals of danger.

Maße und Details

Länge
120-160 cm
Gewicht
40-76 kg
Lebenserwartung
12-15 Jahre
Top Speed
90 km/h
Wurfgröße
1
Tragzeit
194-200 Tage

Ernährung und Fütterung

This antelope is a flexible eater, munching on grasses in wet times and leaves when it's dry.

Hauptnahrung

  • Grasses
  • Leaves
  • Shoots
  • Fruit
  • Acacia pods

Nahrungssuche

  • Grazing

Ökologische Zusammenhänge

eaten by

Lion

Panthera leo

Apex predator of impala.

eaten by

Leopard

Panthera pardus

Silent hunter, often preys on impala.

eaten by

Cheetah

Acinonyx jubatus

Fast hunter, chases down impala.

eaten by

African Wild Dog

Lycaon pictus

Hunts in packs for impala.

eats

Umbrella Thorn Acacia

Acacia tortilis

Impala browse its leaves and pods.

Merkmale

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Sammlungen

Sicherheit

Gefahr

2/5 · Gering

Always watch animals from a safe distance and never try to touch or chase them.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Was ist der/die/das länge von Impala?

120-160 cm

Was ist der/die/das gewicht von Impala?

40-76 kg

Was ist der/die/das lebenserwartung von Impala?

12-15 Jahre

Was ist der/die/das top Speed von Impala?

90 km/h

Was frisst Impala?

This antelope is a flexible eater, munching on grasses in wet times and leaves when it's dry.

Wo findet man Impala normalerweise?

Savannas

Wie jagt Impala?

Grazing

Was ist der/die/das wurfgröße von Impala?

1

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