Black Impala Rams (23”+) were acquired from Unyati and are breeding with black ewes, as well as F2 and F3 splits, which have produced beautiful black lambs with the splits.
*Medium-sized, lightly built antelope
*Coat is shiny, uniform black/brown on the back and around
the neck, passing through on the flanks and outer leg surfaces
Distinct characteristics
(Not subspecies, but a colour variant of the Impala)
Rowland Ward
SCI Minimum
23 5/8 “ SCI 53
Weight
*Ram: 48 – 65kg
*Ewe: 38 – 52kg
Length at the shoulder
*Rams: 85-95cm
*Ewes: 80-88cm
Longevity
Both 10-12 years
Sexual maturity
*Rams: 16 months
*Ewes: 13 months
Pregnancy Period
6.5 months
Calving interval
12 – 16 months
Calves Wean
3 months
Gender Ratio
1 Ram for 1.1 Ewes
Mating Ratio
1 Ram for 3 Ewes
Re-establishment: Smallest viable Population Size
5 Rams for 12 Ewes
Trophy
*Lyrate-shaped, over 50cm long
*Coarsely grooved for 75% of the length
*Number of grooves relates to animal’s age
*Rowland Ward trophy status is reached after five years
