Copper Sprinbok
Copper Springbok is a rare variation/mutation in colour from Common Springbok. Side By Side Safaris was among the first safari providers in South Africa to offer hunting for this beautiful Springbok variant.
By many hunters the Springbok is considered to be the most beautiful South African gazelle. Springbok is selected as the national animal of South Africa. Its name means ‘jumping buck’; an accurate description of its response when it gets scared and flees. Springbok is legendary as it is considered the tastiest of all African gazelles.
Copper Springbok is a sociable herd animal and belong in semi-desert areas, including the Karoo and Kalahari Desert. They live of both grass and leaves, and is not dependent on water, even though it will drink if there is water available from ponds or natural sources.
Trophy assessment can be difficult since both males and females bear horns. Male horns are heavier and longer than the ones of females.
Because of its phenomenal eyesight and its habitat in the desert, the hunt can provide major challenges.
Hunting Copper Springbok
It is recommended to use flat-shooting rifle calibres as long shots often occur in the open terrain. The choice of rifle calibre for this wild species should often be a 6.5x55. Another effective rifle calibre for this purpose will be a .270.
Side By Side Safaris’ exclusive hunting lodge is located close to a hunting area of Copper Springbok. Trophy quality is the absolute top class.
Facts - Copper Springbok
NAME: COPPER SPRINGBOK
SCIENTIFIC NAME: ANTIDORCAS MARSUPIALIS
WEIGHT MALE: 41 KG
WEIGHT FEMALE: 37 KG
SHOULDER HEIGHT MALE: 75 CM
SHOULDER HEIGHT FEMALE: 75 CM
MATING SEASON: THROUGHOUT THE YEAR
