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Southeast Africa

Impala

Impala are great leapers! They can jump about 10 feet into the air and can cover up to 30 feet in a single bound to escape predators.

Impala are able to make the most of available food by both grazing and browsing.

HABITATOpen deciduous woodland
DIET Grasses, herbs, shrubs and fruit
LIFE Expectancy12 years

Fun Fact

The national animal symbol for Swaziland is the Thomson's gazelle.