Impala females live in harems dominated by a dominant ram. They have synchronised breeding, meaning most of the young are born in a short time.

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Impala females live in harems dominated by a dominant ram. They have synchronised breeding, meaning most of the young are born in a short space of time. This gives a greater chance of survival from predation.

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Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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