A group of female Impalas show their distinctive makings on the rump. This all helps give visual warning signals to others in the herd.
A group of female Impalas show their distinctive makings on the rump. This all helps give visual warning signals to others in the herd. If alarmed the tail is lifted and makes a very clear warning sign
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Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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