Impalas are abundant in Africa. They are graceful, docile and adorable, but they can end up being meal for big cats such as lions, leopards and cheetahs, as well as hyenas. Because of this, in Kenya, it may be the most sacrificed animal in the animal world, and its fate is determined from birth.
Impalas are medium-sized antelopes with a reddish-brown coat and distinct black markings. They have a white underbelly, a characteristic black “M” on their rump, and long, lyre-shaped, ridged horns in males. They stand about 75 to 95 centimeters (30 to 37 inches) tall at the shoulder.
These social animals are often seen in large herds, providing safety in numbers against predators like lions and cheetahs. They have developed keen senses and vigilant behavior to detect and evade potential threats. Impalas are agile and can make impressive leaps, often referred to as “pronking,” to evade predators. They are primarily grazers, feeding on various grasses, but will also consume leaves, fruits, and flowers.
Impalas are adaptable and can thrive in different environments, ranging from open grassy plains to more wooded areas. They are found in numerous Kenyan wildlife reserves and national parks, including Maasai Mara, Amboseli, and Tsavo.
黑斑羚羊在非洲大地上数量众多。它们优雅温顺可爱，但最后却可能成为狮子、豹子和猎豹等大型猫科动物以及鬣狗的盘中餐。因为如此，在肯尼亚，它可能是动物界牺牲最大的动物，其命运从一出生便注定了。
黑斑羚是中型羚羊的一种，有红棕色的皮毛和明显的黑色斑纹。 它们的下腹部是白色的，臀部有一个特有的黑色“M”，雄性有长的、竖琴状的、有脊的角。 他们站立时肩高约 75 至 95 厘米（30 至 37 英寸）。
这些群居动物经常成群结队来抵御狮子和猎豹等掠食者。他们已经发展出敏锐的感官和警惕的行为来发现和逃避潜在的威胁。黑斑羚很敏捷，可以做出飞快的跳跃，通常被称为“弹跳”，以躲避掠食者。 它们主要是食草动物，以各种草为食，但也会吃树叶、水果和花朵。
黑斑羚适应性强，可以从开阔的草原到树木繁茂的地区不同的环境中繁衍生息。 在肯尼亚众多野生动物保护区和国家公园里，包括马赛马拉、安博塞利和察沃， 它们随处可见。
