Facts about the Springbok (Springbuck) -- Antidorcas marsupialis:

A summary of most interesting statistics (size, gestation...), amazing environmental adaptations & fascinating facts about social habits, etc.

GESTATION PERIOD: 5.5 - 6 months

POTENTIAL LONGEVITY: 10 years

RECORD LENGTH OF HORNS: 48 cm

MOST LIKE: The Impala, but both sexes of springbok have horns. Unlike impala, the springbok has a white face and dark red-brown band along flank.

HABITAT: Dry grassland, other semi-arid regions where ample karoo type vegetation exists for feeding.

WHERE FOUND:
Kalahari Gemsbok National Park
Vaalbos National Park
Karoo National Park
Augrabies Falls National Park
Mountain Zebra National Park

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