The springbok or springbuck is a medium-sized antelope found mainly in south and southwest Africa.

The sole member of the genus Antidorcas, this bovid was first described by the German zoologist
Eberhard August Wilhelm von Zimmermann in 1780. Three subspecies are identified.

Defense mechanism

Pronking is also often used by adult springbok as a form of self-defence to make themselves appear
larger when under threat. It involves an odd looking jump into the air, with the back bowed, tail clamped
down, neck bowed and legs extremely straight.

The springbok is a strikingly marked, gazellelike antelope. It has a white face with dark stripes from the
mouth to the eyes, a reddish-brown coat that turns to a darker shade and then to white on the lower
third of its body, and a white backside.

They get their name from the Afrikaans words “spring” which means jump and the word “bok” which
means buck or antelope. This is because the springbok has a unique pronking or stotting jump where its
legs are stiffened as the animal leaps into the air. Jumps can be as high as 2 meters (6 foot).14

 Speed: 88 km/h (Maximum, Adult),

 Gestation period: 168 days ,Length: 1.5 – 2 m (Adult)
 Scientific name: Antidorcas marsupialis,
 Trophic level: Herbivorous Encyclopedia of Life
 Family: Bovidae ,
 Kingdom: Animalia ,
 The types of Springboks

Angolan springbok (A. m. angolensis): This subspecies can be found in Benguela and Moçâmedes
(southwestern Angola).

Western springbok (A. m. ...

South African springbok (A. m

Springbok Scientific Classification

 Kingdom :Animalia
 Phylum :Chordata
 Class :Mammalia
 Order :Artiodactyla
 Family;Bovidae
 Genus ;Antidorcas
 Scientific Name; Antidorcas marsupialis

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  Springbok Conservation Status :Least Concern
 Springbok Locations :Africa
 Springbok Locations :Springbok Facts
 Name Of Young :Calves
 Group Behavior :Herd
 Fun Fact

Springboks derive so much water from their food they could go their entire lives without drinking from
large sources of water.

 Estimated Population Size :Up to 2.5 million

 Biggest Threat :Hunting
 Most Distinctive Feature : Large curved horns on the top of the head
 Gestation Period : 4-6 months
 Litter Size :1-2 calves
 Habitat : Savannas and deserts
 Predators :Cheetahs, lions, leopards, hyenas, caracals, jackals, wild dogs, and eagles
 Diet :Herbivore
 Favorite Food :Grasses, leaves, and flowers
 Type :Mammal
 Common Name :Springbok
 Number Of Species :1
 Location : Southern Africa
 Springbok Physical Characteristics ,Color ,Brown,Black ,White
 Skin Type ;Hair
 Top Speed :55 mph
 Lifespan : 7-9 years
 Weight :27-48 kg (59-106 lbs)
 Height : 69-87 cm (27-34 in)
 Length : 1-1.5 m (4-4.5 ft)
 Age of Sexual Maturity ;200-400 days
 Age of Weaning : 4 months