Kalahari springbok hunting in South Africa

Kalahari Springbuck is the largest of the species and known for its quality trophy horns. Previously this was a regionalised species only occurring in the Kalahari Desert but has now been introduced to numerous semi-arid game ranches countrywide. Also known as the Western Springbuck, it is light fawn to cinnamon-brown in colour, with dark brown to black side stripes with a white underbelly and chest. The facial markings are white with brown stripes. Originally this species was only found in the extreme Northern Cape and far western North West provinces but has been introduced to other areas in the Northern Cape, Eastern and Western Cape. The name was derived from the Afrikaans word “spring” which means jump and literally translated means, jumping buck. During the rut and when excited these beautiful small antelope have a most impressive pronk also known as a stotting display. They reveal a white crest of fur on their arched backs bouncing on all fours. The exact cause of this behaviour is unknown but could be a show of strength and fitness. Besides making a great trophy the carcass makes a perfect family serving size when cut into roasts and is a very sought-after venison. Classified as a species of least concern by the IUCN, no special hunting permits are required.