Impalas usually wait until the hottest part of the day to hydrate.
Picture from Nottens
Predators, such as lions, leopards and cheetahs, frequently wait around waterholes at dusk in order to pounce on impalas. By waiting until the hottest part of the day to drink, the predators are at their most sluggish, leaving the impalas able to drink more leisurely.
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