Impala (Aepyceros melampus)

The impala is a medium-sized African antelope. They are among the dominant species in many savannas. They can adapt to different environments by being grazers in some areas and browsers in others.

Physical Characteristics
Average mass for an Impala is approximately 75 kilograms. They are reddish-brown in color with lighter flanks, have white underbellies and a characteristic "M" marking on its rear. Males have lyre-shaped horns which can reach up to 90 centimeters in length. Impala's can jump distances more than 9 meters and 2.5 meters high.