Flying or Fleeing?
The impala (Aepyceros melampus) is a medium-sized antelope found in eastern and southern Africa. The sole member of the genus Aepyceros,
Males are known as rams, while females are referred to as ewes and have no horns. Male impalas have lyre-shaped and ringed horns, up to 75cm long.
Male impalas produce a scent from a gland on their foreheads to advertise their status to rivals. When he loses his rank, a male produces less scent. Males will fight for status and territory throughout the mating season, using their horn’s as weapons.
This lovely herd of Impala's was feeding peacefully when suddenly at the slightest noise from nearby they were quick to flee the place not wanting to risk being attacked by a predator and was photographed on an early morning game drive in Nairobi National Park, Kenya.
Flying or Fleeing?
The impala (Aepyceros melampus) is a medium-sized antelope found in eastern and southern Africa. The sole member of the genus Aepyceros,
Males are known as rams, while females are referred to as ewes and have no horns. Male impalas have lyre-shaped and ringed horns, up to 75cm long.
Male impalas produce a scent from a gland on their foreheads to advertise their status to rivals. When he loses his rank, a male produces less scent. Males will fight for status and territory throughout the mating season, using their horn’s as weapons.
This lovely herd of Impala's was feeding peacefully when suddenly at the slightest noise from nearby they were quick to flee the place not wanting to risk being attacked by a predator and was photographed on an early morning game drive in Nairobi National Park, Kenya.