Impala ewes are part of a harem of females and young dominated by an alpha ram. The markings on the rump are clear and are part of their visual comms

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Impala ewes are part of a harem of females and young dominanted by an alpha ram. The markings on the rump are clear and are part of their visual communication within the herd.

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Size: 6200px × 4138px
Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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