The impala is found from northeast South Africa to Angola, south Zaire, Rwanda, Uganda and Kenya. The impala is found on savannah and in woodland which contains little undergrowth and low to medium height grassland. Also a close source of water is desired, however is not needed when there is abundance of grass. This dietary adaptability has led to its success in southern Africa and it is one of the most abundant antelopes wherever it occurs. The impala is an attractive, almost perfectly proportioned animal, and its large herds are a pleasure to watch. In this species only the males have horns that are 45 to 95cm long. These horns are heavily ridged, thin, and the tips lie far apart. Both sexes are similarly colored with red-brown hair which pales on the sides. The underside of the belly, chin, lips, inside ears, the line over the eye, and tail are white. Impala's have black tufts on their lower hind legs which contain scent glands. Impala are preyed upon by many species, but they are probably the common prey species for African wild dogs, leopards and solitary cheetah. They are not often captured by lion as impala are extremely agile and are incredible jumpers. 

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