Springboks: Amazing Antelopes of Africa

What family do springboks belong to?

• Bovidae

• Felidae

• Canidae

• Equidae

What is the meaning of the Afrikaans word 'spring' in 'springbok'?

• Jump

• Run

• Antelope

• Fast

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Which animal can run faster than a springbok?

• Cheetah

• Lion

• Hyena

• Elephant

What is a unique feature of springboks when they get excited?

• A crest of white hair is revealed

• They change color

• Their horns fall off

• They grow larger

Where are springboks mainly found?

• Namibia, Botswana, and South Africa

• Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda

• Egypt, Libya, and Sudan

• Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia

What do springboks primarily eat during the dry season?

• Flowering plants

• Grass

• Insects

• Fruits

What is the main reason springboks pronk?

• To warn others or confuse predators

• To attract mates

• To find food

• To cool down