The beautiful Black Faced Impala is generally limited to Northern Namibia. While easy to observe in Etosha National Park, it is considered threatened because of its relatively small numbers and limited distribution. There is also thought to be the risk of interbreeding with the common impala which has been imported into game farms throughout Namibia.
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The reflection of an Impala ram is caught as he silently tiptoes along the edge of a waterhole in Luthuli game reserve, South Africa. / Sometimes, when trying to spot game it seems so elusive that all that can be seen or heard are whispers in the bush, footprints and the fleeting glimpse of a reflection.
The Cheetah The fastest land animal in the world, the cheetah is a marvel of evolution. The cheetah’s slender, long-legged body is built for speed. Cheetahs are tan in color with black spots all over their bodies. They can also be distinguished from other big cats by their smaller size, spotted coats, small heads and ears and distinctive “tear stripes” that stretch from the corner of the eye to the side of the nose. Found mostly in open and partially open savannah, cheetahs rely on tall grasses for camouflage when hunting. They are diurnal (more active in the day) animals and hunt mostly during the late morning or early evening. Only half of the chases, which last from 20-60 seconds, are successful. Cheetahs knock their prey to the ground and kill with a suffocating bite to the neck. They must eat quickly before they lose the kills to other bigger or more aggressive carnivores. Cheetahs are also typically solitary animals. While males sometimes live with a small group of brothers from the same litter, females generally raise cubs by themselves for about a year. Height 2 ½ -3 feet at shoulders / Length 44-53 inches (tail length of 26-33 inches) / Weight 110-140 pounds Top Speed 70mph Lifespan 10-12 years Diet Gazelles, wildebeest calves, impalas and smaller hoofed animals Threats The cheetah’s future is uncertain due to a variety of threats. The biggest is habitat loss due to human encroachment. In addition, they often deal with declines in prey and conflicts with humans. There is also high cub mortality due to predation by carnivores like lions and hyenas that are in competition with the cheetah, as well as genetic inbreeding which leads to abnormalities.
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An Impala foal. / The softest, most lovable / addition to the Park / in November… / (Kruger Nat.Park – South Africa)
Taken in the vicinity of Lake Nakuru in Kenya, Africa. We had seen many Impala this day but this fella stood alond from the crowd. He looks strong, big, and proud. / / / Please View Larger
An Impala which was roaming in our back yard at Hela Hela …. what a privilege to watch animals roaming free!!! I am truly blessed : ) Average mass for an Impala is approximately 75 kilograms. They are reddish-brown in color (hence the Afrikaans name of “Rooibok”), have lighter flanks and white underbellies with a characteristic “M” marking on its rear. Males have lyre-shaped horns which can reach up to 90 centimeters in length CanonPowershot S1 IS As Is Featured In: / You’re Accepted (February 09) / Amateur Art Phtography (February 2009) / FAUNA, FLORA, LANDSCAPES AND ARCHITECTURE OF SOUTH AFRICA (19.04.09) / ROAD PHOTOGRAPHY – your dashboard point of view! (06.07.09) Challenges: / 7th place in ALPHABET SOUP (Letter N) group (12.04.09) 4rd place ROAD PHOTOGRAPHY “your dashboard point of view” (29.06.09)
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Black-faced Impala Aepyceros melampus petersi. A herd of Black-faced Impala were seeking shelter from the midday heat under the shade of some trees. This one was grooming itself to bide the time. Photo taken in Etosha National Park, Namibia. / . / African wildlife / Desert Elephants of Namibia / Humpback Whale cards / Australian mammals / Black and whites / Landscapes / Reptiles / Other stuff / Australian birds / – Waterbirds / – Birds of prey / – Small passerines / – Cockatoos and parrots / – Kookaburras and kingfishers / – Honeyeaters and miners / – Miscellaneous species
The story goes that McDonalds got their idea for their logo from an Impala’s bum! Taken at Luthuli Game Reserve, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa.
The Cheetah The fastest land animal in the world, the cheetah is a marvel of evolution. The cheetah’s slender, long-legged body is built for speed. Cheetahs are tan in color with black spots all over their bodies. They can also be distinguished from other big cats by their smaller size, spotted coats, small heads and ears and distinctive “tear stripes” that stretch from the corner of the eye to the side of the nose. Found mostly in open and partially open savannah, cheetahs rely on tall grasses for camouflage when hunting. They are diurnal (more active in the day) animals and hunt mostly during the late morning or early evening. Only half of the chases, which last from 20-60 seconds, are successful. Cheetahs knock their prey to the ground and kill with a suffocating bite to the neck. They must eat quickly before they lose the kills to other bigger or more aggressive carnivores. Cheetahs are also typically solitary animals. While males sometimes live with a small group of brothers from the same litter, females generally raise cubs by themselves for about a year. Height 2 ½ -3 feet at shoulders / Length 44-53 inches (tail length of 26-33 inches) / Weight 110-140 pounds Top Speed 70mph Lifespan 10-12 years Diet Gazelles, wildebeest calves, impalas and smaller hoofed animals Threats The cheetah’s future is uncertain due to a variety of threats. The biggest is habitat loss due to human encroachment. In addition, they often deal with declines in prey and conflicts with humans. There is also high cub mortality due to predation by carnivores like lions and hyenas that are in competition with the cheetah, as well as genetic inbreeding which leads to abnormalities.
The beautiful Black Faced Impala is generally limited to Northern Namibia. While easy to observe in Etosha National Park, it is considered threatened because of its relatively small numbers and limited distribution. There is also thought to be the risk of interbreeding with the common impala which has been imported into game farms throughout Namibia.
These graceful impala does were grazing peacefully, but always remained alert. A family of cheetahs were not far away. Samburu / Kenya / Nikon FE with 300 mm lens, Velvia film / Scanned from slide
LOCATION CAPTURED: Groenland Gamelodge, Tolwe, Limpopo Province, South Africa
ONE OF AFRICAS, RICHEST IN COLORS, MAMALS. THEY ARE STUNNING WITH THEIR EARTHY COLOURS. THIS CAPTURE WAS ON OUR GAMEFARM, ONLY FEMALES AS THEY WERE IN THE MATERNITY ROOM AWAITING BIRTH, WHICH, IF RAINY SEASON PERMITS , IS NORMALLY FROM NOVEMBER. IF IT DOESN’T RAIN THEY WILL WAIT UP TO JANUARY . THE LITTLE ONE’S ARE REAL LITTLE BAMBI’S / /
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