The springbok or springbuck (Antidorcas marsupialis) is an 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 …

springbok, (Antidorcas marsupialis), graceful, strikingly marked antelope of the gazelle tribe, Antilopini (family Bovidae, order Artiodactyla). The springbok is native to the open, treeless plains of southern Africa. It once roamed in enormous herds but is now much reduced in numbers.

Their range extends from northwestern South Africa through the Kalahari desert into Namibia and Botswana. They are widespread across Namibia and the vast grasslands of the Free State and the shrublands of the Karoo in South Africa; however, they …

The springbok is a gazelle like animal found across the plains of southern Africa. These animals are best known for a behavior known as pronking. This is a stiff-legged leap which helps to distract predators as they escape them.

Springbok are desert-adapted animals that you’ll only see in Southern Africa. They are widespread across South Africa, Botswana, and Namibia, with a limited population in Angola as well. This is one of the very few African animals with an expanding population.

Springbok numbering thousands were a common sight in the African deserts. These numbers have dwindled to herds consisting of hundreds and are confined to Wildlife Reserves including the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park and Mabuasehube Game Reserve and farms.

Springboks in the Kalahari, the iconic antelopes of southern Africa, thrive even in the seemingly harsh landscapes of the Kalahari Desert. Let’s explore their amazing adaptations, unique behaviors, and the conservation efforts needed to secure their future in …

The Springbok is native to southern Africa’s open, grassy plains and semi-desert areas. This area spans from the western parts of South Africa and Namibia to the eastern parts of Botswana. They favor open grasslands, scrublands, and arid regions with sparse vegetation.

The Springbok can be found in the savannas of northwestern South Africa, throughout the Kalahari Desert in Botswana and Namibia and into southwestern Angola. Well-adapted to its arid habitat, the springbok meets its necessary water intake with the grasses and succulent plants that comprise its diet.

Aug 12, 2019 · The national animal of South Africa is the springbok (scientific name Antidorcas marsupialis). The springbok is a medium-sized antelope. It is found not just in South Africa, but also in several other southern African countries, including Angola, Botswana and Namibia.