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Scarred male Impala at Tarangire, Tanzania Dominant male Impalas have a large harem of females to claim and defend. But their rewards come with a steep price. From the looks of this proud male Impala, it is in frequent fights to keep what he has. Aepyceros melampus,Africa,Impala,Tanzania,Tarangire,Tarangire National Park Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Scarred male Impala at Tarangire, Tanzania

Dominant male Impalas have a large harem of females to claim and defend. But their rewards come with a steep price. From the looks of this proud male Impala, it is in frequent fights to keep what he has.

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The Impala

The impala is a medium-sized African antelope. It is the type species of the genus "Aepyceros" and belongs to the family Bovidae. Two subspecies of the impala have been recognised: the common impala and the black-faced.

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Similar species: Even-toed Ungulates
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded Oct 26, 2013. Captured Aug 30, 2013 17:46.
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  • NIKON D800
  • f/5.6
  • 1/800s
  • ISO720
  • 400mm

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