Springboks stand about 30 inches (75 centimeters) high and weigh about 90 pounds (40 kilograms). Their backs are a reddish brown. A dark line separates the brown color from the white underside. Springboks have a dark stripe across the face. Both sexes have horns. The horns of the rams (males) are thicker than those of the ewes (females).
Springboks are related to true gazelles, which are small antelopes. However, springboks have a distinctive feature that…
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