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  Springbok Antelope - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Springboks inhabit the dry inland areas of south and southwestern Africa.
Springbok range includes south and southwestern Africa, mainly in the countries of Namibia, Botswana, Angola and the Republic of South Africa.
The springbok was a national symbol of South Africa under white minority rule (including a significant period prior to the establishment of Apartheid).
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Springbok_Antelope   (507 words)

  
 Springbok - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Springbok Antelope, a small antelope inhabiting central and western Africa.
South Africa national rugby union team, known as the Springboks.
Springbok, Northern Cape, a town in South Africa.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Springbok   (117 words)

  
 Springbok - Search Results - ninemsn Encarta
Springbok, small antelope of the southern African plains.
The springbok is reddish-tan, with a dark stripe on the flank marking off the white...
Of the animals closely related to the true gazelles, the springbok of southern Africa is best known.
au.encarta.msn.com /Springbok.html   (109 words)

  
 Springbok
Springbok have a pocket-like flap of skin lined with white hair that extends from the middle of their back to their rump.
Springbok roam in herds of up to 100 in the dry months and several hundreds in the rainy season, and they are very vocal at certain times of year..
In times of extended drought, springbok take part in a massive migration known as “trekbokken” or “treks.” In the past, herds of over 1 million springbok would move in mass outside their normal range in search of food and water.
www.wildcam.com /guides/critter.jsp?animalid=27   (750 words)

  
 The Springbok – antelope and emblem
The springbok, Antidorcas marsupialis, is the southern African representative of the gazelle group of animals.
Male and female springboks have horns, are handsomely marked and are particularly distinguished by a dorsal fan.
Today the springbok is still used as symbol on certain coins, emblems and stamps, but its use in the national coat of arms and on banknotes has fallen away.
www.encounter.co.za /article/103.html   (635 words)

  
 Springbok
The Springbok's coat is cinnamon fawn above with a dark reddish fawn horizontal band extending from the upper foreleg to the edge of the hip.
Springboks are found in Southern Africa west of the Drakensberg Mountains and northwards to Angola.
Springboks thrive on karoo shrubs and grass and are able to get along well without much water which they must obtain partly from plants.
www.honoluluzoo.org /springbok.htm   (351 words)

  
 Springbok travel guide - Wikitravel
Springbok is a town in the Northern Cape Province of South Africa.
The town of Springbok is nestled in a valley totally surrounded by hills.
Springbok Lodge and Restaurant at the corner of Voortrekker and Keerom Road is a meeting point for travellers and locals to have a bite to eat.
wikitravel.org /en/Springbok   (410 words)

  
 Springbok
Springbok is situated close to the intersection of the N7 and N14, 550km north of Cape Town.
The colorful history of Springbok is closely linked to the copper industry and is also the site of the first commercial mining operations in the country.
The steady supply of drinkable water from the spring of Springbok made the town the centre for the mining prospectors.
www.namakwa.com /dorpe/Springbok/springbok.htm   (175 words)

  
 Springbok, South Africa - Travel Information and Accommodation
Springbok is the main centre of the Namaqualand, located approximately 600 kms north of Cape Town and 120 kms south of the Namibian border.
Springbok is also the perfect stop-over for a trip to the Richtersveld National Park.
Springbok is usually very crowded during the wildflower season in August and September.
www.southafrica-travel.net /namaqua/te_sprgb.htm   (295 words)

  
 The Living Edens "Springbok"
A medium-sized, graceful animal, the springbok (Antidorcas marsupialis) is an antelope that lives on the Etosha pan.
When danger looms, springbok have the habit of repeatedly springing up to seven feet in the air (hence their name).
During this season there is plenty of grass and water for the young springbok to feed upon and grow strong enough to sustain the harsh dry season ahead of them.
www.pbs.org /edens/etosha/springbok.htm   (114 words)

  
 Springbok Online — UMPERG
A springbok consists of a large mass and a small mass connected by a spring; when compressed and then released, it jumps up into the air.
With an appropriate focus, a springbok can be used in a variety of instructional settings, from high school physical science to graduate mechanics.
An article providing both a conceptual and quantitative analysis of the springbok (the mechanical system, not the gazelle) can be found in the published paper Springbok: The physics of jumping.
umperg.physics.umass.edu /resources/springbok   (292 words)

  
 Modeling a Springbok — UMPERG
Model #3 assumes a damping force that is proportional to the relative velocity of the two springbok masses.
One way to solve the equations of motion is to divide the motion into two phases: phase 1 — while the springbok is in contact with the base, and phase 2 — after the springbok has left the table.
To obtain a "simple" expression for the time at which the springbok leaves the table, we assume that the damping coefficient is small.
umperg.physics.umass.edu /resources/springbok/models   (538 words)

  
 The Springbok : Utah's Hogle Zoo
The springbok is almost silent but has a voice which is a feeble bleat and a kind of whistle.
As do other gazelles, the springbok "stots" or "pronks", leaping up to 10 feet in height and repeating the action 5 or 6 times in succession.
The springbok can go without water for a considerable amount of time, but drinks regularly when it is available.
www.hoglezoo.org /animals/view.php?id=169   (357 words)

  
 Annie's Cottage Guesthouse in Springbok / South Africa
Annie's Cottage is a BandB guesthouse in the heart of Springbok, the centre of Namaqualand, "God's own Garden", in the Northern Cape province of South Africa.
Springbok is very close to the famous Namaqualand wildflower reserves and to the remote Richtersveld National Park.
Springbok is the gateway to Namibia, only 120 kms from the Orange River border.
www.springbokinfo.com   (185 words)

  
 Springbok
Springbok lies about 600 km north of Cape Town offering many attractions, historical sites, museums and fine restaurants.
Springbok lies in a deep low plain between rugged mountains, about 600 km north of Cape Town.
Smelting Furnace to the north of Springbok, a national monument, unused since 1871.
www.places.co.za /html/springbok.html   (269 words)

  
 Springbok {Antidorcas marsupialis}
The Springbok {Antidorcas marsupialis} The Springbok is the national symbol of South Africa.
The Springbok is the national symbol of South Africa.
South Africa Wildlife - The Springbok {Antidorcas marsupialis} The Springbok is the national symbol of South Africa.
www.sa-venues.com /wildlife/wildlife_springbok.htm   (319 words)

  
 Springbok, South Africa – Go2Africa’s Guide for Northern Cape Vacations
Springbok, the capital of Namaqualand, sits in a narrow valley between the high granite domes of the Klein Koperberge (‘small copper mountains’).
There is just one main road north from Cape Town to Namibia, and Springbok is the last major town before the border and for hundreds of kilometres afterwards.
Springbok is a town in the Northern Cape.
www.go2africa.com /south-africa/northern-cape/springbok   (279 words)

  
 Springbok Services, Inc - Powering Prepaid
Springbok Services’ Agile, Secure and Powerful prepaid card programs and solutions are impacting organizations in profound ways.
Springbok Services has developed combinations of Agile, Secure and Powerful prepaid card solutions to meet the unique needs of a variety of markets and organizations.
Springbok Services, Inc. has positioned itself as a leader in the rapidly growing and evolving prepaid market space.
www.springbokservices.com   (167 words)

  
 Springbok Puzzle List   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
She became aware of a growing interest in collecting Springbok puzzles.
She started compiling, with the aid of two special friends and her husband, a list which is current through 1997, when it was updated from the first edition.
She and her husband published a quarterly newsletter for Springbok collectors from 1993 through mid 1998.
www.milestown.com /puzzle/springbokpuzzlelist.cfm   (111 words)

  
 Old Mill Lodge - Accommodation in Springbok
At the foot of a solid rock face, off the main road of Springbok.
At the foot of a solid rock face, off the main road of Springbok, the Old Mill Lodge nestles among tall trees, offering a cool haven for the weary and discerning traveler.
Springbok is the base from where endless tours and safaris are started to the Richtersveld and Namaqualand Diamond coast.
www.places.co.za /html/8590.html   (306 words)

  
 Springbok Puzzles for Sale   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
We are very excited to bring you the old but new Springbok® name that was once the standard in puzzling.
Springbok® puzzles have returned and still fill that niche for high quality specialty product as many puzzlers have come to know.
Springbok® puzzles are cut from green board with hand-made dies to ensure uniquely shaped and interlocking puzzle pieces.
www.springbokpuzzlesforsale.com   (174 words)

  
 SPRINGBOK PUZZLES's Profile Page
A 40+ year tradition of superior images, quality manufacturing and excellent customer service makes Springbok® puzzles one of the top puzzle lines in the market today.
Founded in 1964, Springbok® has one of the largest collector clubs in the industry.
Each puzzle is made using a custom hand-tooled die to create a unique interlocking feature in which no two puzzle pieces are the same.
www.toydirectory.com /SpringbokPuzzles/index.htm   (149 words)

  
 SpringBOK Course Registration   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Includes access to the SpringBOK E-learning Center, where you can obtain personalized study plans and practice tests.
SpringBOK 100% Guarantee -- pass the PMP exam or this course is free
During checkout, enter the information for one student and we will contact you to process the remaining students within the next 2 business days.
www.springboktraining.com /register/shopexd.asp?id=92   (406 words)

  
 ::springbok heights, enjoy cape town in comfort and tranquility   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Springbok Heights self-catering accommodation, will make your stay in Cape Town enjoyable and comfortable.
The sunny courtyard is the ideal place to enjoy a meal in the fresh air, or simply relax.
Springbok Heights is centrally situated and is close to the city, Table Mountain and some of the most beautiful beaches Cape Town has to offer including the world renowned Clifton Beach.
www.springbok-heights.com   (166 words)

  
 Springbok Services, Inc - Prepaid Card Programs for Not-for-Profit Organizations   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Springbok prepaid solutions are benefiting not-for-profit organizations by freeing up more resources for the betterment of their constituents as well as providing vehicles for fund raising.
Card designs, messaging, card carriers, inserts, letters, envelopes, and website pages can be customized to deliver tailored communication and branding to your employees and business partners.
To learn more about how Springbok prepaid solutions can benefit your not-for-profit organization, please contact us.
www.springbokservices.com /markets.aspx?__doc=nfp   (201 words)

  
 PMP Certification Exam Prep Course, Certified Project Management Professional Training   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Confidence that you will pass the exam or you will be refunded 100% of your course fee.
Confidence that SpringBOK is the most effective way to master the PMBOK® Guide and become PMP certified, with our high pass rate and competitive course fees.
Once you register for the SpringBOK course, you will be assigned an instructor who will gladly guide you through completing the online PMP application process and schedule the exam.
www.springboktraining.com   (456 words)

  
 Springbok Films
Paula was an Executive Producer of a short film about the music of the Christmas season in Harlem entitled "Merry Christmas, Baby", which has been entered into the permanent collection of New York's Museum of Modern Art.
She also oversaw the creation of Springbok Films, a division of Kazmark Entertainment created in 2002, and line produced its first feature, "The Enigma With A Stigma", an improvised comedy currently seeking distribution.
In 2003, Paula traveled to Botswana to produce the recently completed documentary "Vanishing Cultures: Bushmen of the Kalahari" and plans to continue the series on other endangered cultures around the world.
www.springbokfilms.com   (422 words)

  
 Springbok Jigsaw Puzzles
Thanx to the wonderful suppport of Springbok fans around the world, this website has received over 250,000 visitors, which is amazing...
There are virtually no traditional landcsapes or ho-hum cookie-cutter scenery in any Springbok puzzle.
Once you experience a Springbok puzzle, you will be hooked for life !
www.geocities.com /Heartland/Trail/1756   (389 words)

  
 Springbok Accommodation | Accommodation Springbok, 3 Accommodation Establishments in Springbok   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Location - Springbok, Namaqualand, Northern Cape, N7, N14, South Africa
Serene ambience in a lovingly restored colonial home situated at the foot of the ‘koppie’ where South Africa’s first commercial mine was found.
Naries Guest Farm is situated, 27km outside Springbok.
www.safarinow.com /destinations/springbok/hub.aspx   (204 words)

  
 Accommodation Springbok - Accommodation in Springbok | OLD MILL LODGE, Namaqualand, Northern Cape, South Africa
Each suite is individually decorated and styled to reflect an individual charm and elegance with all the comfort and luxury you're accustomed to at Old Mill Lodge.
Centrally situated in the charming Namaqualand capital of Springbok, Old Mill Lodge provides an ideal stopover between Cape Town and Namibia and the perfect vacation location for nature's annual NAMAQUALAND FLOWER spectacular.
Every effort is made to ensure that guests at Old Mill Lodge have a pleasant and memorable experience.
www.oldmilllodge.com   (281 words)

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