Impala

The impala is a medium-sized antelope that lives in eastern and southern Africa.
It prefers habitats with plenty of shade, such as woodlands, savannas, and grasslands near water sources.
It can also adapt to different seasons and food availability by changing its diet and social behavior.
The impala has two subspecies: the common impala and the black-faced impala.
The common impala is widespread across its range and has been reintroduced in some areas where it was extinct.
The black-faced impala is confined to southwestern Angola and northwestern Namibia, and is classified as a vulnerable species.

The impala is a graceful antelope
That lives in Africa's vast land
It has a glossy, reddish coat
And long, spiral horns on the male's head

It can run fast and leap high
To escape from lions and other foes
It can jump over bushes and obstacles
And sometimes just for fun, I suppose

It feeds on grasses, herbs and fruits
And forms large herds in the rainy season
It mates in May and gives birth in November
To a single calf that needs protection

The impala is a beautiful creature
That is both swift and elegant
It is the most abundant ruminant
In the savannas of the continent