The Impala is an antelope of ecotones as it is able to thrive in a mixture of habitats and food resources. They have distinctive follow-me markings.


The Impala is an antelope of ecotones as it is able to thrive in a mixture of habitats and food resources. They have distinctive markings on their rumps and a unique metatarsal gland above the back ankle.


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