Ralf Schmode Mating season occurs from April to June. At this time only one male is seen in a herd, since young males are cast out and then join bachelor herds. A ritual of extending the nose forward, putting the head down, outstretching the tail and uttering snorts determine leadership of the herd. If this is not enough a fight will ensue. However after mating season is over the banned males return to the herd.
Births usually occur in the spring or the fall.
Gestation last 6 to5-7 months, and a single lamb is born. The lamb is able to walk in a matter of minutes and can run with its mother in a matter of hours. They are weaned at about 4 to 6 months. Females reach sexual maturity at around 1 year of age and males at 1.5 years of age. These are the amazing sites that I used as resources for these pages, please visit them to learn more about the impala.