Quick answer
Springboks are native to Africa. Arid grasslands and shrublands of Namibia, Botswana, South Africa, and Angola — national symbol of South Africa.
Native range
Arid grasslands and shrublands of Namibia, Botswana, South Africa, and Angola — national symbol of South Africa.
Continents
- Africa
Habitat notes
Weighing 30–50 kg (66–110 lb), living about 10 years, and reaching 88 km/h, it thrives in arid grasslands of southern Africa.
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.