Mammal · GBIF taxon 2441064
Springbok
Antidorcas marsupialisAlso known as Springbuck
Springbok are renowned for pronking, extraordinary stiff-legged leaps into the air with arched backs and splayed white dorsal crests. These highly social antelopes roam the arid plains of southern Africa, shifting between grazing fresh grasses in the rainy season and browsing hardy shrubs during dry spells. Herds often gather in vast aggregations around waterholes and open salt pans across dry savannas.
HerbiovreFast RunnerAridland
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Grasses
- Karoo shrubs
- Succulents
Predators
- Cheetah
- Lion
- Leopard
ThreatsFencing of traditional migration routes and habitat loss
HabitatsArid plains, dry savannas, shrublands, and salt pans
Life span10–12 years in the wild
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- OrderArtiodactyla
- FamilyBovidae
- GenusAntidorcas
- SpeciesAntidorcas marsupialis
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
- Patience at Waterholes: Positioning near arid waterholes early in the morning offers excellent viewing opportunities.
- Maintain Distance: Approaching too closely triggers rapid flight rather than natural grazing behavior.
- Watch for Pronking: Look for high leaps when herds are startled or displaying energy during cooler hours.
Frequent Companion (c) CK2AZ, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by CK2AZ · cc-by
Predator "Portrait of a Cheetah Cub" by Steve Wilson - over 10 million views Thanks !! is licensed under CC BY 2.0. To view a copy of this license, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/. · cc-by
Ecological Neighbor (c) Tony Rebelo, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), uploaded by Tony Rebelo · cc-by-sa
Look-Alike Relative (c) Bob, some rights reserved (CC BY) · cc-by
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