Aepyceros melampus

Aepyceros melampus, commonly known as the impala, is a medium-sized antelope native to Africa. Recognized for its agility and speed, it can leap great distances to escape predators. Impalas have a sleek, reddish-brown coat with a white belly and distinctive black markings on their tail and rump. They are highly social animals, usually found in herds, and feed mainly on grasses and shrubs. Adapted for survival in savannas and woodlands, impalas are vital to their ecosystems, serving as prey for many large predators. Their agility and alertness make them one of Africa’s most dynamic herbivores.