Springbok. A member of the family Bovidae that inhabits the savannas and shrublands of southern Africa, named for its leaping behavior. Known for “stotting,” in which it arches its back and leaps vertically when faced with predators, it lives in herds while males maintain territories. Primarily a browser that eats leaves, it will also consume grasses and roots depending on the environment. Breeding typically involves mating in the dry season and births in the rainy season, usually producing a single offspring. The conservation status is Least Concern, with population numbers relatively stable.