impala
im·pal·a / imˈpalə; -ˈpälə/ • n. (pl. same) an antelope (Aepyceros melampus) often seen in large herds in open woodland in southern and East Africa.
impala
impala (or pala) Long-legged, medium-sized African antelope. Long, lyrate horns are found only on the males. Both sexes have sleek, glossy brown fur with black markings on the rump. Length: to 1.5m (5ft); height: to 1m (3.3ft) at the shoulder. Family Bovidae; species Aepyceros melampus.
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