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Lazing about


Lazing about
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Copyright: Erwin Kruger (rommel) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 94 W: 0 N: 49] (895)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-12-24
Categories: Mammals
Camera: Cannon EOS 350D, Canon EF 100-400 f/4.5-5.6L IS USM, (digital)
Exposure: f/6.3, 1/320 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-02-21 1:32
Viewed: 577
Points: 2
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The impala[ Aepyceros melampus ], is a medium sized African antelope.Average mass of 75 Kg. reddish brown in colour with lighter flanks and white underbellies.
They can adapt to different environments being grazers in some areas and browsers in others.They browse on shoots,seepods and foilage. They are actice during both day and night and are dependant on water. Females and young form herds sometimes of up to 200 individuals. The mother has the ability to delay birth for up to a month if conditions are harsh.The fauns are suckled for 4 to 6 months.

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  • pvs Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1168 W: 261 N: 3035] (13835)
  • [2009-02-21 6:44]

Hi Erwin,

On safari it is always a pleasure to see these impalas,this one is well captured with its ears in an unusual position,thanks and have a nice weekend

Paul

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