Springbok

Springbok, small antelope of the southern African plains. The springbok is reddish-tan, with a dark stripe on the flank marking off the white underparts; a fold of skin from the center of the back to the rump opens like a pouch to reveal a crest of long, white, bristly hair. The horns are about 36 cm (about 14 in) long, ringed, lyrate, and hooked at the tips. The animal can leap 2 to 4 m (7 to 13 ft) high, with its back arched, legs straight, and hooves bunched together. The population divides into herds of females and young; male herds; and single males that court females. In the dry season, these groups aggregate and migrate in search of food.

Scientific classification: The springbok belongs to the family Bovidae. It is classified as Antidorcas marsupialis.