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.

Hábitat: Savannas

Aspecto

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

Categoría

Mamíferos

Rareza

Common

Peligro

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Datos interesantes

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!

Habilidades especiales

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

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

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

Medidas y detalles

Longitud: 120-160 cm
Peso: 40-76 kg
Esperanza de vida: 12-15 años
Top Speed: 90 km/h
Tamaño de la camada: 1
Gestación: 194-200 días

Dieta y alimentación

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

Alimentos principales

Grasses
Leaves
Shoots
Fruit
Acacia pods

Método de búsqueda

Grazing

Conexiones ecológicas

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.

Rasgos

Peludo

Peludo describe a los animales que poseen una cubierta densa de pelo o pelaje suave.

Social

Los animales sociales viven en grupos organizados, cooperando para obtener beneficios de supervivencia como la búsqueda de alimento, la defensa y la cría de descendencia.

Colorido

Colorido describe a organismos u objetos que exhiben una amplia variedad de colores brillantes y distintivos.

Herbívoro

Este rasgo caracteriza a los organismos cuya dieta consiste total o principalmente en material vegetal.

Sabana

Este rasgo de hábitat denota especies nativas de las sabanas, que son pastizales con árboles dispersos, típicamente encontrados en regiones tropicales o subtropicales con estaciones secas y húmedas marcadas.