The South African gazelle is a species of antelope native to the country of South Africa. It is also known as the SPRINGBOK, which is an Afrikaans word meaning 'jumping antelope'. The SPRINGBOK is the national animal of South Africa and is featured on the country's coat of arms. It is a medium-sized antelope with a reddish-brown coat and white underparts. The SPRINGBOK is known for its distinctive leaping behavior, which it uses to escape predators.