SPRINGBOK

HABITAT

• The Springbok live in savannah of South Africa and Zimbabwe

BIOTIC FACTORS

• The plentiful amount of grass allows Springboks to feed on various grasses in the savanna
• The grass helps them hide from predators

ABIOTIC FACTORS

• The savanna has a wet and dry season
• The wet season is when the Springboks breed and graze
• The dry season is a harsh time for all animals in the savanna. Many die and it forces Springboks to migrate to find water sources.

MATING

• Springboks generally mate in the dry season and lactate in the wet season
• Springboks generally consist of mostly female herds with few dominant males
• This can be described as a polygamous mating behavior

FORAGING

• Springboks graze in the African savanna
• The migrate seasonally to certain spots to feed