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springbok in the Naukluft Park

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The Kalahari is certainly one of this antelope's most preferred habitats. They can also be found in other semi-arid regions and even the Namib desert. Its ability to survive indefinitely without drinking water, makes it a true desert antelope. Springbok change their diet according to availability and feed selectively for nutrients. They prefer young, tender grasses or low shrubs and even dig out roots and bulbs for moisture. In the Kalahari wild melons and cucumbers are often eaten for their water content. At night the water content of grass rises from 8% to 26% and that is why springbok in arid habitats use this time more often for grazing. However, when they do feed during daytime, they faces away from the sun so that its white rump reflects the heat and less water has to be used to keep cool. These strategies are also used by the gemsbok of the Kalahari. Remarkable knowledge, given to these desert antelope by their Creator... Springbok will eat soil as a source of minerals. Some plants which are toxic and unpalatable to other animals, are eaten by this antelope without harmful effects to their digestive systems.

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