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Hoofed mammals
Black-faced Impala
Black-faced Impala · Aepyceros petersi
Black-faced impalas stand out thanks to their dark facial markings and are true acrobats of the savannah when it comes to jumping.
Fact file
- Size
- Males reach a shoulder height of around 90 cm and weigh up to 50 kg, females are slightly smaller and lighter
- Males and females
- Only males have horns, females are hornless and slightly more delicate in build
- Sounds
- Sharp, sneeze-like alarm call as a warning in case of danger
- Diet
- Graze on grasses as well as tender leaves, flowers and fruits, depending on the season
- Offspring
- One calf per birth, usually born at the beginning of the rainy season and left hidden in tall grass
How to identify Black-faced Impala
You can recognise black-faced impalas at first glance by their elegant build and fine, deer-brown coat. Striking features include the pale belly and the characteristic black markings on the tip of the nose, ears and the base of the tail. The distinctive white patches above the eyes form a strong contrast to the dark facial mask.
Their slender silhouette is defined by long, graceful legs and a gently curved back. Males carry impressive, lyre-shaped horns, while females remain hornless. The conspicuously bushy black-and-white tail is often raised when they are alarmed.
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