Impala is an African antelope known for its swift, graceful jumping and running. Their glossy coats are mostly reddish-brown on the top and sides, and white on the tail and underparts. The strongest males lead harem herds, which consist of females and young. The other males stay together in bachelor herds or live alone.
Impalas live in lightly wooded areas from Kenya and Uganda to South Africa.
They eat fruit, grass, and leaves. Their enemies include leopards, lions, and wild African hunting dogs. The impala belongs to the bovid family, Bovidae. Its scientific name is Aepyceros melampus. How to cite this article.