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Springbok, say (8) Crossword Clue
Answer: ANTELOPE (8 letters)
The answer to the crossword clue "Springbok, say" with 8 letters is "ANTELOPE". The springbok is a well-known species of African antelope, famous for its graceful leaping.
Why “ANTELOPE” Fits
The clue asks for an example of which a springbok is one (8).
“ANTELOPE” is the broader family classification that includes the springbok (Antidorcas marsupialis), a medium-sized antelope native to southern Africa.
The word ANTELOPE has 8 letters, so it fits the (8) enumeration required by the clue.
A Bit of Background
The springbok is the national animal of South Africa and is renowned for its spectacular leaping display called "pronking," where it jumps up to 2 meters high with arched back and stiff legs, possibly to signal fitness or evade predators. It inhabits dry grasslands and semi-deserts.
Antelopes are a diverse group of even-toed ungulates in the family Bovidae, primarily found in Africa and Asia. There are over 90 species, ranging from the tiny royal antelope to the giant eland, adapted to various habitats from savannas to mountains.
