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● 05-27-2013, 08:24 AM
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Pronking Springboks
Pronking (also stotting or pronging) is a behavior of quadrupeds, particularly gazelles, where they spring into the air by lifting all four feet off the ground simultaneously.

Usually the legs are held in a relatively stiff position and the back may be arched with the head pointing downward
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Re: Pronking Springboks
What an awesome sight :)
Really gets gleeful around 2:10 mark
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Re: Pronking Springboks
A bunch of pogo sticks...bounce...bounce...
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Re: Pronking Springboks
Its like their version of ballet or something lol
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I always heard they do this to discourage predators, saying- "look at me, I'm fit and healthy, don't waste your time on me."
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