Two Young Male Impalas Practice Their Fighting Skills

(Aepyceros melampus) Young male impalas form bachelor herds while waiting for their opportunity to challenge dominant males. These two are still quite young (from the size of their horns) and will have to wait several years before they are able to compete with dominant males. Lake Manyara National Park, Tanzania

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Aepyceros melampus Impala Juvenile Male Horn Combat Practice Social Bonding Two Fighting Practicing Ungulate Mammal Africa Tanzania Lake Manyara National Park Safari Rivalry Competition Opponent Challenge Challenger

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