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There are many species of antelopes in the Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya. This is a male topi.
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Damaliscus lunatus jimela is a subspecies of topi, and is usually just called a topi. It is a highly social and fast type of antelope found in the savannas, semi-deserts, and floodplains of sub-Saharan Africa.
Topi resemble hartebeest but have a darker coloration and lack sharply angled horns. They have elongated heads, a distinct hump at the base of the neck, and reddish brown bodies with dark purple patchings on their upper legs. They also have a mask-like dark coloration on the face. Their horns are ringed and lyrate shaped. Their coats are made of short, shiny hairs. They range in mass from 68 to 160 kg (150 to 353 lb). Head-and-body length can range from 150 to 210 cm (59 to 83 in) and the tail measures 40–60 cm (16–24 in). They are a tall species, ranging in height from 100 to 130 cm (39 to 51 in) at the shoulder. Males tend to be larger and darker than females. Topi also have preorbital glands that secrete clear oil and the front legs have hoof glands.
The topi has a long but patchy distribution, as it prefers certain grasslands in arid and savanna biomes. Human hunting and habitat destruction have further isolated their population.
Topi are usually either numerous or absent in an area. Scattered populations do not last long and either increase or die off. The health of topis in a population depends on access to green vegetation. Herds of topi migrate between pastures. Predators of topi include lions and spotted hyenas, with jackals being predators of newborns. They are especially targeted by hyenas.Nevertheless, topi tend to have a low predation rate when other species are present.
The topi is currently classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN.
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We spotted this Topi antelope in late evening as it was grazing in the savannah of Masai Mara National Reserve. Kenya.
The topi, sassaby, tiang or tsessebe are medium-sized antelopes with a striking reddish-brown to purplish-red coat.
Distinct black patches appear on their face, their upper forelegs, and on their hips and thighs.
To complete their singular appearance, the topi's yellowish-tan legs look like they are encased in stockings.
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in northern section of Serengeti, Tanzania
the Topi is vey closely related to the tsessebe (damaliscus lunatus lunatus) found in Zambia, Botswana, Zimbabwe and South Africa.
Both are also related to the Wildebeest / Gnu and to the Hartebeest
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in northern Serengeti, Tanzania.
The Topi occurs in Eastern Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda).
It is closely related to the Tsessebe (damaliscus lunatus lunatus) found in Zambia, Botswana, Zimbabwe and South Africa.
These antelopes are grazers and live in small herds.
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Masai Mara National Reserve
Kenya
East Africa
Topis (Damaliscus korrigum) are a highly social and fast antelope species of the genus Damaliscus. The vernacular name "topi" applies not only to the species but also to two subspecies D. k. jimela and D. k. topi, while the name korrigum or tiang applies to the subspecies D. k. korrigum. Along with the Bangweulu
Tsessebe this species was formerly included in the common tsessebe. The species is to be found in the savannas, semi-deserts, and floodplains of sub-Saharan Africa.
The topi has a long but patchy distribution as it prefers certain grasslands in arid and savanna biomes. Human hunting and habitat destruction have further isolated their population. The following countries have been found to contain topi: Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, and Uganda. – Wikipedia
Few believed in this photo, more specifically in this sunset due to the amount of clouds on the horizon.
My wonderful Kenyan guide, Simon Kararei (Camp Bella Mara) always worked hard to get me a silhouette at the end of the day if we had some color in the sky. This Topi gave me a good pose and the clouds and the ground provided a nice frame for it. They run very fast and often stand on termite mounds for a better lookout. Sometimes I saw them in herds, sometimes alone or in a small group of mixed antelope. The always seemed very alert but, although I didn’t see the hunt, did witness lions on a fresh Topi carcass. (Damaliscus lunatus jimela) (Sony a1, 70-200 f/4 with a 1.4 extender, 280mm, f/5.6, 1/2000 second, ISO 640)
Common sight of a Topi standing on a mound looking out for potential predators.
Image taken in the Mara North Conservancy, Masai Mara, Kenya.
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An elderly man in the last village on Indian side, Turtuk, was proud enough with his Topi (cap)...taken in Ladakh Himalayas, India
Topi were a frequent sight in the Maasai Mara, often as singles, a small group or sometimes a herd. Often gazelles and impalas were grazing nearby. Topi seemed very alert to me and would often post up on a termite mound for a better view. They are also very fast. Only once did I see one being eaten by lions but was not fortunate enough to see the hunt. I imagine the lions must have used a stealthy strategy to get such wary prey. (Damaliscus lunatus jimela) (Sony a1, 200-600 lens at 600mm, f/6.3, 1/2500 second, ISO 640)
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Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
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Also known as Tsessebe or Sassaby in South Africa.
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Masai Game Reserve
Kenya
East Africa
Topis (Damaliscus korrigum) are a highly social and fast antelope species of the genus Damaliscus. The vernacular name "topi" applies not only to the species but also to two subspecies D. k. jimela and D. k. topi, while the name korrigum or tiang applies to the subspecies D. k. korrigum. Along with the Bangweulu
Tsessebe this species was formerly included in the common tsessebe. The species is to be found in the savannas, semi-deserts, and floodplains of sub-Saharan Africa.
Topi prefer pastures with green grass that is medium in height with leaf-like swards. Topis are more densely populated in areas where green plants last into the dry season, particularly near water. When foraging for food, topi tend to take small bites at a fast rate.
The topi has a long but patchy distribution as it prefers certain grasslands in arid and savanna biomes. Human hunting and habitat destruction have further isolated their population.
The following countries have been found to contain topi: Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, and Uganda.
The species is regionally extinct in Burundi, Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Mauritania, and Senegal.
Topi (Damaliscus lunatus jimela). Topi resemble hartebeest but have a darker coloration and lack sharply angled horns. Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya, Africa. Conservation Status: Vulnerable
Topi (Damaliscus lunatus jimela) is a highly social and fast antelope subspecies of the Common Tsessebe —a species that belongs to the genus Damaliscus. They are found in the savannas, semi-deserts, and floodplains of sub-Saharan Africa. Topi resemble Hartebeest, but have darker coloration and lack the latter’s sharply angled horns.
Masai Game Reserve
Kenya
East Africa
Topis (Damaliscus korrigum) are a highly social and fast antelope species of the genus Damaliscus. The vernacular name "topi" applies not only to the species but also to two subspecies D. k. jimela and D. k. topi, while the name korrigum or tiang applies to the subspecies D. k. korrigum. Along with the Bangweulu
Tsessebe this species was formerly included in the common tsessebe. The species is to be found in the savannas, semi-deserts, and floodplains of sub-Saharan Africa.
Topi prefer pastures with green grass that is medium in height with leaf-like swards. Topis are more densely populated in areas where green plants last into the dry season, particularly near water. When foraging for food, topi tend to take small bites at a fast rate.
The topi has a long but patchy distribution as it prefers certain grasslands in arid and savanna biomes. Human hunting and habitat destruction have further isolated their population.
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The topi (Damaliscus lunatus jimela) is a highly social and fast antelope subspecies of the common tsessebe, a species which belongs to the genus Damaliscus. They are found in the savannas, semi-deserts, and floodplains of sub-Saharan Africa.
Topi resemble hartebeest but have a darker coloration and lack sharply angled horns. They have elongated heads, a distinct hump at the base of the neck, and reddish brown bodies with dark purple patchings on their upper legs. They also have a mask-like dark coloration on the face. Their horns are ringed and lyrate shaped. Their coats are made of short, shiny hairs. They range in mass from 68 to 160 kg (150 to 353 lb). Head-and-body length can range from 150 to 210 cm (59 to 83 in) and the tail measures 40–60 cm (16–24 in). They are a tall species, ranging in height from 100 to 130 cm (39 to 51 in) at the shoulder.[5][6] Males tend to be larger and darker than females. Topi also have preorbital glands that secrete clear oil and the front legs have hoof glands.
The topi has a long but patchy distribution, as it prefers certain grasslands in arid and savanna biomes. Human hunting and habitat destruction have further isolated their population.
Topi live primarily in grassland habitats ranging from treeless plains to savannas. In ecotone habitats between woodlands and open grasslands, they stay along the edge using the shade in hot weather. They prefer pastures with green grass that is medium in height with leaf-like swards. Topis are more densely populated in areas where green plants last into the dry season, particularly near water. The topi is a selective feeder and uses its elongated muzzle and flexible lips to forage for the freshest plants. When foraging for food, topi tend to take small bites at a fast rate. Topi generally frequent flat lowlands and at elevations below 1500 m. When they have access to enough green vegetation, topi usually do not have to drink. They drink more when relying on dry grass. Topi use vantage points, such as termite mounds, to get a good look at their surroundings.
Topi are usually either numerous or absent in an area. Scattered populations do not last long and either increase or die off. The health of topis in a population depends on access to green vegetation. Herds of topi migrate between pastures. Predators of topi include lions and spotted hyenas, with jackals being predators of newborns. They are especially targeted by hyenas.Nevertheless, topi tend to have a low predation rate when other species are present.
The topi is currently classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN.
At the break of dawn on our second day we were privileged to witness the birth of a Topi calf. It took 10 minutes for the calf to find its legs, and another 10 before it headed off with mom.
Masai Mara National Reserve
Kenya
East Africa
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Topis (Damaliscus korrigum) are a highly social and fast antelope species of the genus Damaliscus. The vernacular name "topi" applies not only to the species but also to two subspecies D. k. jimela and D. k. topi, while the name korrigum or tiang applies to the subspecies D. k. korrigum. Along with the Bangweulu Tsessebe this species was formerly included in the common tsessebe.
The species is to be found in the savannas, semi-deserts, and floodplains of sub-Saharan Africa.
The topi has a long but patchy distribution as it prefers certain grasslands in arid and savanna biomes. Human hunting and habitat destruction have further isolated their population.
The following countries have been found to contain topi: Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, and Uganda. The species is regionally extinct in Burundi, Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Mauritania, and Senegal.
Topis like to stand on top of termite mounds, perhaps to show dominance, or to catch a breeze, but more likely to have a good view of the environs and keep a lookout for predators.
Die Serengeti-Topi (Damaliscus jimela) ist eine Antilopenart aus dem Artkomplex der Leierantilopen. Sie kommt in Ostafrika im Bereich der Afrikanischen Großen Seen vor. Das Verbreitungsgebiet liegt entsprechend im südwestlichen Kenia, im nordwestlichen und westlichen Tansania, im östlichen und südwestlichen Uganda und im nordöstlichen Ruanda. Die Bestände in Burundi sind erloschen.
The Serengeti Topi (Damaliscus jimela) is a Species of Antelope from the Lyre Antelope Species complex. It occurs in East Africa in the African Great Lakes area. The distribution area is in southwestern Kenya, northwestern and western Tanzania, eastern and southwestern Uganda and northeastern Rwanda. The stocks in Burundi have expired.