Animal facts-Impala

In this blog post I will be discussing the Impala.

They live on the plains of southern Africa. They are a mammal and are a herbivore. They can weigh up to 175 lb. and are from head to toe 33-36 in. tall. They are endangered. They are medium sized antelopes that roam on the savanna plains and woodlands. They eat bushes, shrubs and plant shoots. The like to stay in a group and there is always one impala who is on the guard for lions and hyenas. When they see a predator they bark out an alarm that puts the entire herd to flight – and a fleeing impala is hard to catch. They can some times leap up to 33 ft. This called of antelope is known for its long, spiral horns, which they use to challenge each other in tests of strength. Then who ever when’s gets to mate with the female. The female usually gives birth to a single baby Impala.


This is the picture of a Impala. I found this picture on animals.nationalgeographic.com.