CENTRAL KALAHARI GAME RESERVE, BOTSWANA: JUMPING over twice the height of an average man is the ultimate way to attract attention in the springbok world. Pictures show the male springboks showing off their superior leaping prowess in order to appeal to the opposite sex in an eye-opening display called “pronking” – where they clear an incredible 14-feet. This springbok is leaping into the air in a particular stiff legged manner with its back legs bowed and the white fan on its back lifted allowing him to secrete his “alluring” scent. Other pictures show springboks reaching great heights leapin

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CENTRAL KALAHARI GAME RESERVE, BOTSWANA: JUMPING over twice the height of an average man is the ultimate way to attract attention in the springbok world. Pictures show the male springboks showing off their superior leaping prowess in order to appeal to the opposite sex in an eye-opening display called “pronking” – where they clear an incredible 14-feet. This springbok is leaping into the air in a particular stiff legged manner with its back legs bowed and the white fan on its back lifted allowing him to secrete his “alluring” scent. Other pictures show springboks reaching great heights leaping for joy over their companions. South African photographer Hendri Venter (55) was leading a photography safari in Central Kalahari Game Reserve, Botswana when he captured this amazing springbok spectacle.

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