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Herds Of Kruger Impala PLUS Impala Babies Video During The Lambing Season In November
The Impala (Aepyceros melampus) is a common and widespread antelope species found throughout southern Africa, including the Kruger National Park. The Impala lambing season in Kruger National Park typically occurs during the Southern Hemisphere spring, which spans from September to November.
The exact timing of the lambing season can vary slightly from year to year depending on environmental factors such as rainfall and temperature. However, it generally coincides with the onset of the rainy season in the region, which stimulates the growth of lush green vegetation, providing abundant food resources for the pregnant females.
Male impalas, known as rams, establish and defend territories during the breeding season, which occurs a few months prior to the lambing season. They engage in territorial displays and aggressive interactions with rival males to establish dominance and access to females. Mating occurs during this period, and the gestation period for impalas is typically around six to seven months.
Female impalas, known as ewes, give birth to a single lamb, although twins are not uncommon. The births are synchronised within the population, often occurring within a relatively short period, which can result in an abundance of vulnerable young prey for predators. Ewes typically seek out secluded areas with dense vegetation to give birth, providing some protection for the newborns from predators.
The lambing season is a critical time for impalas, as they are vulnerable to predation by a variety of carnivores, including lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, and African wild dogs. The dense vegetation provides some concealment for the newborns, but predators are adept at locating and capturing them. Female impalas exhibit vigilant behaviour and employ strategies such as hiding their young in dense cover or joining nursery herds for added protection.
Despite the high predation pressure during the lambing season, impalas have evolved reproductive strategies to maximise the survival of their offspring. By giving birth synchronously and hiding their young in dense vegetation, they increase the likelihood that at least some of the newborns will survive to maturity. Additionally, impala populations have relatively high reproductive rates, which helps maintain stable populations even in the face of predation.
During the lambing season in Kruger National Park, visitors may have the opportunity to witness newborn impala lambs, often seen following closely behind their mothers as they navigate their environment and learn essential survival skills. However, it's essential for visitors to respect the park's regulations and guidelines to minimise disturbance to wildlife during this sensitive time.
This video shows various herds of Kruger National Park Impala, including some sightings of Impala babies (lambs), that are only about a week (maybe less) old. They are absolutely adorable. Who says Impala are boring?
In the background you can hear the animal calls of the Impala. These include snorts, grunts and nasal alarm calls. These are normally made during the rutting (mating) season, or when there are predators close by. Impala are very vigilant and can often lead to Leopard and Cheetah sightings by just watching them and listening to them alarm call.
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Finally, a video of impallas doing their thing and not being ripped apart by practically every other African predator.

[@storiesofthekruger]

Glad you like the video it is really amazing to see them carrying on in their natural habitat