Le springbok (Antidorcas marsupialis) est une petite antilope originaire des savanes d'Afrique australe. Il est doté de cornes noires en forme de lyre, d'une robe brun clair avec des taches marron foncé, d'une tête et d'un ventre blancs, et de taches marron foncé en forme de larmes qui s'étendent de l'œil jusqu'au museau. Mâle et femelle ont la même taille, et tous deux ont des cornes, même si celles du mâle sont plus robustes.
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Animal Facts
Springboks are so named because they will often jump up to 2m into the air, especially during the mating season. This jumping behaviour is known as 'pronking'.
Springboks are incredibly fast; they can run up to 60mph.
Springboks do not need to drink water, they can get all the water they need from their food.
Springboks can breed all year round but are more likely to breed during the rainy season.
Black springboks and white springboks occur naturally but rarely and are sought after by trophy hunters.