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The photos of impala show some of this family's habits, particularly how they gather in herds, often with a single ram taking control of a breeding herd of 15 to 20 females.

Once in this position of dominance, he can never relax as there are constant challenges from other males desperate to take over his harem and produce their own offspring.

The females form family groups of about a dozen cows and calves. It is only the males that carry the imposing spiral horns.

Did you know?
Kudu run with their tails curled upwards, exposing the white underside as an alarm signal. They are powerful jumpers and can clear 2m (6ft) fences with ease; under stress they can clear up to 3m (9ft).

Average size for a kudu bull's horns is 114cm -152cm (45" - 60").

Waterbuck are aptly named
When threatened, waterbuck will take refuge in water, sometimes hiding under the surface with only their noses exposed. They will do this even when there are crocodiles present, but seldom seem to come to harm.

When on safari, don't simply rush past antelope in search of more exciting viewing. They are visually pleasing and interesting to watch, so will often provide excellent picture opportunities.

To find out more about antelope and wildlife, you can use the search box further below.

Antelope Picture Captions:
Row 1:
1.Kudu bull, Kruger Park, South Africa
2.Kudu bull coming to drink, Chobe, Botswana
3.Waterbuck female, Kruger Park, South Africa

Row 2:
1.Impala ram with "wives", Kruger Park, South Africa
2.Waterbuck bull, Kruger Park, South Africa
3.Impala ram protecting his herd, Kruger Park, South Africa

Row 3:
1.Trio of Kudu bulls, Kruger Park, South Africa
2.Herd of Impala, Tuli Block, Botswana
3.Pair of Waterbuck taking it easy, Kruger Park, South Africa

Row 4:
1.Impala rams square up, Kruger Park, South Africa
2.Impala rams about to lock horns, Kruger Park, South Africa
3.Impala rams lock horns, Kruger Park, South Africa

Row 5:
1.Steenbuck nibbling at green shoots, Kruger Park, South Africa
2.Waterbuck bull, Kruger Park, South Africa
3.Inquisitive bush buck female, Kruger Park, South Africa

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