SPRINGBOK

Springbok (Antidorcas marsupialis marsupialis) is a small, graceful antelope native to Southern Africa, known for its tan coat with white underparts, a dark stripe that runs horizontally along its sides, and distinctive leaps called "pronking”.

Distribution: Is found in south-western Southern Africa.

Size: A medium-sized antelope.

Weight: 70 – 80lb / 33 – 48 kg

Shoulder Height: 30 – 33’’/ 76 – 84 cm

Horns: Both males and females have slender, lyre shaped, curved horns. The horns are heavily ridged at the base.

Habitat: They thrive on open plains; dry grasslands and semi-arid areas. They graze on grasses and browse shrubs, adjusting their diet with seasonal changes. 

Habits: Springbok are highly adaptable antelopes known for their unique pronking behaviour—leaping into the air when startled. They live in herds and can go for long periods without water, getting moisture from the plants they eat. During the rainy season, large herds form, while in the dry season, smaller groups or solitary males are common. Springboks are active during the cooler parts of the day, grazing in the morning and late afternoon.

Hunting Tips: Springbok are very difficult to approach. When faced with no cover, approach the herd so as to give them the impression that you are walking past them. Halt every 50 yards or so, sit down quietly and then continue your approach.

Trophy Information

Good Horn Length: 12’’  

Record Book

SCI Min. : 30 

SCI Min. Bow : 27  

Rowland Ward Min. : 14  

World Record : 20 4/8 

SCI Measurement Method: 1  

Rowland Ward Measurement Method: 7-a 

Species & Subspecies Information

Species: 1. Common Springbok. 

Subspecies: 3. South African Springbok, Kalahari Springbok and Angolan Springbok. 

SA Colour Variants: Common Springbok, Black Springbok, Copper Springbok, Kings Springbok and White Springbuck.