* Lions: Lions are one of the most common predators of impalas, especially in areas where lions are abundant.
* Leopards: Leopards are also known to prey on impalas, especially in areas with dense vegetation.
* Cheetahs: Cheetahs are fast and agile predators that can easily catch impalas in open areas.
* Wild Dogs: African wild dogs, also known as painted dogs, are social hunters that often target impalas.
* Hyenas: Spotted and brown hyenas are scavengers, but they also hunt impalas, especially young or injured individuals.
* Crocodiles: While not as common, crocodiles can sometimes prey on impalas that come to the water's edge to drink.
* Pythons: Large pythons, like the African rock python, can constrict and consume adult impalas.
The specific predators that target impalas depend on the location and the prey's age and health.