Photographed by Solly Levi

I couldn't pick just one purse pal the other day, so I took the whole Tubby Trio with me.

Impalas have a more communal relationship when it comes to mother and child. Females will only spend time with their young so they can feed, but beyond that they rely on the group for childcare and protection. This casual connection means baby impalas develop a deeper companionship with their playmates. For them, the savannah is a giant playground where all these young animals can grow and learn together.

[ID: an illustration of an impala jumping to the right. It is on a yellow background with simple green grass. End.]

These were beauties. My grandfather had a 56.

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