Quick answer
Springboks feed on a diet shaped by their habitat — see our full springbok profile for prey, plants, and seasonal shifts.
Diet overview
The springbok is a medium-sized antelope and South Africa's national animal, known for pronking — stiff-legged leaps that flash a white rump patch.
Feeding behaviour
Many springboks adjust what they eat as seasons change.
Ecological role
Their diet links them to the wider food web in their native range.
FAQs
Where can I learn more about the springbok?
See our full springbok profile for habitat, diet, and conservation status.
Where do these facts come from?
Researched from IUCN Red List data and our editorial springbok species profile.