
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 …
Impala Animal Facts - Aepyceros melampus - A-Z Animals
May 27, 2024 · 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 …
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 …
Impala | African Antelope, Adaptable Mammal | Britannica
Impala, (Aepyceros melampus), swift-running antelope, the most abundant ruminant in the savannas of eastern and southern Africa. It is often seen in large breeding herds closely shepherded by a …
Impala - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and Interesting Facts
The impala, Aepyceros melampus, is a medium-sized antelope found in eastern and southern Africa. Instantly recognizable for its sleek reddish-brown coat, contrasting black markings, and impressive …
Impalas: Facts, Habitat, Diet, Threats & Conservation | IFAW
What is an impala? An impala, also known as the rooibok, is a medium-sized species of antelope with a reddish-brown coat and white and black markings. Both males and females look very similar, though …
Impala - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on Animalia.bio
The impala (Aepyceros melampus) is a medium-sized antelope that is found in Africa. It was first described to European audiences by German zoologist Hinrich Lichtenstein in 1812. Active mainly …
Impala - Africa Geographic
Aug 15, 2023 · Ubiquitous as impala are, these elegant antelope are generally overlooked by all but the most enthusiastic of nature lovers. Yet viewed through appreciative eyes, the impala is one of the …
Impala | National Geographic
An alert impala will bark out an alarm that puts the entire herd to flight—and a fleeing impala is no easy prey. Impalas are fleet runners who are able to leap distances of up to 33 feet.
Impala (Antelopes) African Savanna - Facts & Information
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 …