The impala, the most famous and one of the smallest ungulates on the African savannah. With its small body and long legs, it is very agile and can reach speeds of 70 to 90 km/h. They are prey animals for lions, cheetahs and leopards, among others, and live in herds. It prefers to eat grass and leaves.
Together they are stronger
When a predator, such as a cheetah, spots an impala, it gives chase. At this time it is very important to stay in group, together they are stronger. But, staying in a group is not always easy. Still, the Impala has a few tricks up its sleeve to make it possible.
First of all, on the hindquarters, both male and female, there is a black letter 'M' depicted. This 'M' is better known as a 'follow me' sign and the 'McDonald's' sign. A.d.h.v. With this sign, impalas can find each other during the day and at night during a chase by a predator.
Second, an impala's hind legs are equipped with special skin glands that secrete a substance (pheromone). This pheromone lands on tree trunks, rocks and other ground irregularities, serving as a warning to pursuing individuals to jump at that point.
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