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Hi,
This is an Impala taken at the side of the road in Lake Manyara.
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Artiodactyla
Family: Bovidae
Subfamily: Aepycerotinae
Gray, 1872
Genus: Aepyceros
Sundevall, 1847
Species: A. melampus
Average mass for an Impala is approximately 75 kilograms. They are reddish-brown in color with lighter flanks, and have white underbellies. Males have lyre-shaped horns which can reach up to 90 centimeters in length. When frightened or startled the whole herd starts leaping about in order to confuse their predator. They can jump distances more than 9 meters (30 feet) and 2.5 meters (8 feet) high. They are prey to almost every large predator.
[edit] Habits
Impala are among the dominant species in many savannas. They are gregarious creatures and are usually found in herds, often a male with many females, although a ewe will leave the herd to give birth. Their food consists of a mixture of grasses and leaves. Herds will use specific areas for their excrement. Impala are active during both day and night. Impala are dependent on water, and a herd is normally an indicator of water close by.
Thanks.
Nick :-) |
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Very good close in shot Nick. You did well here with correct balance of all things giving appearance of film inst4ad of simple digital,. You did a remarkable job...
Bob
Hello Nick,
Exact the same species as in KNP.
TFS
Annick
Happy New Year to you and your family...
- Alex99
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Bravo, Nick.
Simply great by subject and quality picture. Superb DOF, excellent skin tones and details, amazing composition. My best wishes and greetings. Happy Holiday Season.
Alexei.
Hello Nick,
This is a fine portrait of a beautiful animal!
Sharp fine details in the fur coat, exposure is well managed in spite of difficult lighting...
A well composed presentation!
Greetings,
Pablo -
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