This is a list of countries that have officially designated one or more animals as their national animals. Most species in the list are officially designated. Some species hold only an "unofficial" status.

Aug 12, 2019 · The national animal of South Africa is the springbok, a medium-sized antelope found in South Africa and other countries in southern Africa. It is known for its ‘pronking’ display, in which the animal repeatedly jumps vertically into the air while showing its white rump.

The springbok is the national animal of South Africa. Even after the decline of apartheid, Nelson Mandela intervened to keep the name of the animal for the reconciliation of rugby fans, the majority of whom were whites.

The country's national animal is the Springbok, which also gives its name to the South African rugby team, fondly (and sometimes not so fondly) known as the Boks. The Springbok (Antidorcas marsupialis) gets its common name from its characteristic jumping display, "pronk" in Afrikaans.

Aug 30, 2024 · Springbok is considered the national animal of South Africa. Its name was derived from the Afrikaans ethnic group. To them, "spring" means to jump, and "bok" means "goat." The antelope is the emblem of the South African national rugby team (also known as the "Springboks"). The team's colors and uniform are also inspired by this wild animal.

The Springbok is not just another very interesting animal in South Africa – but is actually the country’s national animal. By way of description, this animal is a medium-sized antelope popular and majorly common in the southern part of the continent of Africa.

They are herd animals and move in small herds during winter, but often crowd together in bigger herds in summer. They eat both grass and leaves and can go without drinking-water, because they get enough moisture from the succulent leaves.

National Animal is the Springbuck/springbok (Antidorcas marsupialis) This species has adapted to the dry, barren areas and open grass plains and is thus found especially in the Free State and North West Province, and in the Karoo up to the west coast.

The springbok was a national symbol of South Africa under white minority rule (including a significant period prior to the establishment of Apartheid). It was adopted as a nickname or mascot by a number of South African sports teams, most famously by the national rugby team.