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Hoofed mammals
Impala
Impala · Aepyceros melampus
You can recognise impala by their elegant build and black heels. Out on the savannahs you’ll see them springing away at lightning speed.
Fact file
- Size
- Shoulder height 75 to 95 centimetres, weight 40 to 75 kilograms
- Males and females
- Only males carry horns, females are smaller and hornless
- Sounds
- A sharp, barking cough as a warning call
- Diet
- Switches between grasses and shrubs depending on the season
- Offspring
- One calf per year, usually born at the start of the rainy season
How to identify Impala
The impala has a smooth, reddish-brown coat with a striking white underside. Characteristic are the black stripes on the hind legs, tail and ears, which give it its name.
Males carry lyre-shaped, long horns that can reach up to 90 centimetres. Females are hornless and usually a little more delicate. The athletic, elegant silhouette with slender legs and a narrow head is unmistakable.
More in the app
With Wildful Stories+ you also get in the app:
- general viewing tips
- 16 places where you can see Impala
Where Impala live
Discover Impala on your trip.
The app shows you where and when to see wildlife along your route.
