Impala (Aepyceros melampus)

Impala (Aepyceros melampus)

* Family: Bovidae,

* Subfamily: Aepycerotinae,

* Species: A. melampus,

* Phylum: Chordata,

* Class: Mammalia,

* Order: Artiodactyla,

* Type: Mammal,

* Diet: Herbivore.

* Average life span in the wild: about 15 to 20 years,

* Size: Height at the shoulder, 33 to 39 in (84 to 99 cm),

* Weight: 88 to 165 lbs (40 to 75 kg),

* Protection status: Endangered.

** The black impala, found in very few places in Africa, is an extremely rare type of impala whose body is entirely black. Botlierskop Private Game Reserve in South Africa has over 150 black impala and even more red impala. These animals can form large breeding herds of up to 100 individuals, but usually only congregate in the region of 20. A reccessive gene found in the black impala gives it its black colouration.

More info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Impala

or http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/impala.html

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Pets & Animals

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• Impala
• (Aepyceros
• melampus)