How high can an African impala leap in a single bound?

An African impala can leap about 3 metres high in a single bound.

Impala are medium-sized antelope found across eastern and southern Africa. Their powerful hind legs allow them to clear obstacles and move rapidly through woodland and savanna. They can also cover roughly 10 metres in distance during a leap, making jumping an important escape behavior when predators approach.

Impala do not leap only upward. They may bound over bushes, fallen branches, and other animals, or change direction suddenly while fleeing. These movements can make pursuit difficult for predators such as cheetahs, leopards, and African wild dogs.

The impala’s scientific name is Aepyceros melampus. Males carry lyre-shaped horns, while females generally do not. Impala are sometimes mistaken for gazelles, but they belong to a different antelope lineage and are especially associated with wooded savannas and areas near water.