Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Impala

Impala

The Impala is a medium sized African Antelope. The name comes from the Zulu Language meaning "Gazelle". They are normally reddish-brown in color, with lighter flanks, white underbellies, and a characteristic "M" marking on the rear. Males have lyre-shaped horns, which can reach up to 90 cm in length. They are strong jumpers, able to reach distances more than 10 m in a single bound. They are also fast runners, capable of reaching speeds up to 90 km/h.

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