Origin:
Raphicerus campestris, commonly known as the plains antelope, is a small species of antelope found in sub-Saharan Africa, primarily in southern and eastern Africa. It is adapted to living in drier, grassy, ​​and open areas such as savannas, steppes, and forest edges.

Specifics:
Appearance: The plains antelope is a small, slender antelope with short legs and small, rounded horns, which are only found in males. It has a soft coat that is mostly brown, with white markings on its belly, legs, and cheeks.
Size: The body length of this antelope ranges between 70–90 cm, with a tail length of around 15–20 cm. It weighs 12–18 kg. It is a relatively small species compared to other antelopes.
Behavior: This species is mainly nocturnal and spends most of the day hidden in bushes or under trees to avoid predators. It is very cautious and can quickly hide or disappear in the dark. It lives mostly solitary or in small groups.

Interesting facts:
Nocturnal behavior: The springbok is a rather nocturnal animal that is active at night and in the morning, when it feeds on grasses, leaves and bushes.
Excellent jumper: Although small, it is very skilled at jumping and can move quickly and efficiently in the terrain, which helps it escape from predators.
Hiding: This species is very good at hiding from predators and often simply hides in grass or bushes when in danger.
Occurrence:
The springbok is found in southern and eastern Africa, specifically in areas such as South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Mozambique. It lives in dry, grassy savannas and steppes, where it has ample cover and food.

Hunting and conservation:
This species is not commonly hunted because it is small and less well known. Populations of this species are protected in nature reserves and national parks in some areas. However, in some regions it can occur in agricultural areas, where it may be threatened by hunting and habitat destruction.