Snapshot Serengeti Talk

ticks?

  • Veegee by Veegee

    Are these ticks on this Impala? OMG, if they are, wonder the animal lives with so many, all over neck,
    leg, belly.enter image description here

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  • LoraO by LoraO moderator

    They might be, but they could also be patches of dark skin where clumps of hair are missing or some sort of skin abrasions from itching/rubbing against things.

    I will pass this question along to a scientist who may be able to give you a firmer answer. Good question!

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