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Springbok

Antidorcas marsupialis

Named for its jumping ability, it can leap up to 13 ft. in the air displaying a white flap of skin on its back, a behavior called pronking in Afrikaans meaning “to show off”. Springbok travel in herds and can reproduce at any time of year.

African Plains

Found At

African Plains

CONSERVATION STATUS

Least Concern

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