Editing Springbok (section)

== Relationship with humans ==
[[File:5 shilling George VI 1949.png|thumb|left|[[Silver coin]]: 5 shilling, 1949 – Springbok in the center, date above, value below]]
[[File:SouthAfrica-Stamp-1923-Springbok.jpg|thumb|Postage stamp, South Africa, 1923]]

Springbok are hunted as game throughout Namibia, Botswana, and South Africa because of their attractive coats; they are common hunting targets due to their large numbers and the ease with which they can be supported on farmlands. The export of springbok skins, mainly from Namibia and South Africa, is a booming industry; these skins serve as [[taxidermy]] models.<ref name=iucn/> The meat is a prized fare, and is readily available in South African supermarkets.<ref name=Todorov/> As of 2011, the springbok, the [[gemsbok]], and the [[greater kudu]] collectively account for around two-thirds of the game meat production from Namibian farmlands; nearly {{convert|90|t|LT+ST}} of the springbok meat is exported as [[mechanically deboned meat]] to overseas markets.<ref>{{cite journal|last1=Magwedere|first1=K.|last2=Shilangale|first2=R.|last3=Mbulu|first3=R.S.|last4=Hemberger|first4=Y.|last5=Hoffman|first5=L.C.|last6=Dziva|first6=F.|title=Microbiological quality and potential public health risks of export meat from springbok (''Antidorcas marsupialis'') in Namibia|journal=Meat Science|date=2013|volume=93|issue=1|pages=73–78|doi=10.1016/j.meatsci.2012.08.007|pmid=22944735|url=https://www.researchgate.net/publication/230790321}} {{open access}}</ref>

The [[latissimus dorsi muscle]] of the springbok comprises 1.1–1.3% [[Ash (analytical chemistry)|ash]], 1.3–3.5% [[fat]], 72–75% moisture and 18–22% [[protein]].<ref>{{cite journal|last1=Hoffman|first1=L.C.|last2=Kroucamp|first2=M.|last3=Manley|first3=M.|title=Meat Quality Characteristics of Springbok (''Antidorcas marsupialis''). 2: Chemical composition of springbok meat as influenced by age, gender and production region|journal=Meat Science|date=2007|volume=76|issue=4|pages=762–767|doi=10.1016/j.meatsci.2007.02.018|pmid=22061255|url=https://www.researchgate.net/publication/233728685}} {{open access}}</ref> [[Stearic acid]] is the main [[fatty acid]], accounting for 24–27% of the fatty acids. The [[cholesterol]] content varies from {{convert|54.5|to|59.0|mg|gr}} per {{convert|100|g|oz}} of meat.<ref>{{cite journal|last1=Hoffman|first1=L.C.|last2=Kroucamp|first2=M.|last3=Manley|first3=M.|title=Meat quality characteristics of springbok (''Antidorcas marsupialis''). 3: Fatty acid composition as influenced by age, gender and production region|journal=Meat Science|date=2007|volume=76|issue=4|pages=768–773|doi=10.1016/j.meatsci.2007.02.019|pmid=22061256|url=https://www.researchgate.net/publication/51775744}} {{open access}}</ref> The [[pH]] of the meat increases if the springbok is under stress or cropping is done improperly; consequently, the quality deteriorates and the colour darkens.<ref name="Hoffman2007">{{cite journal|last1=Hoffman|first1=LC.|last2=Kroucamp|first2=M.|last3=Manley|first3=M.|title=Meat quality characteristics of springbok (''Antidorcas marsupialis''). 1: Physical meat attributes as influenced by age, gender and production region|journal=Meat Science|date=2007|volume=76|issue=4|pages=755–761|doi=10.1016/j.meatsci.2007.02.017|pmid=22061254|url=https://www.researchgate.net/publication/51775742}} {{open access}}</ref> The meat might be adversely affected if the animal is killed by shooting.<ref>{{cite journal|last1=von La Chevallerie|first1=M.|last2=van Zyl|first2=J.H.M.|title=Some effects of shooting on losses of meat and meat quality in springbok and impala|journal=South African Journal of Animal Science|date=1971|volume=1|issue=1|pages=113–116|url=http://www.sasas.co.za/sites/sasas.co.za/files/vonLaChevallerie%28C%291of1971_0.PDF|access-date=19 April 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160806005116/http://www.sasas.co.za/sites/sasas.co.za/files/vonLaChevallerie%28C%291of1971_0.PDF|archive-date=6 August 2016|url-status=dead}} {{open access}}</ref> The meat may be consumed raw or used in prepared dishes. [[Biltong]] can be prepared by preserving the raw meat with vinegar, spices, and table salt, without [[fermentation]], followed by drying. Springbok meat may also be used in preparing [[salami]]; a study found that the flavour of this salami is better than mutton salami, and feels oilier than salami of beef, horse meat, or mutton.<ref name=Todorov>{{cite journal|last1=Todorov|first1=S.D.|last2=Koep|first2=K.S.C.|last3=Van Reenen|first3=C.A.|last4=Hoffman|first4=L.C.|last5=Slinde|first5=E.|last6=Dicks|first6=L.M.T.|title=Production of salami from beef, horse, mutton, Blesbok (''Damaliscus dorcas phillipsi'') and Springbok (''Antidorcas marsupialis'') with bacteriocinogenic strains of ''Lactobacillus plantarum'' and ''Lactobacillus curvatus''|journal=Meat Science|date=2007|volume=77|issue=3|pages=405–412|doi=10.1016/j.meatsci.2007.04.007|pmid=22061794|url=https://www.researchgate.net/publication/51781746}} {{open access}}</ref>

The springbok has been a [[national symbol of South Africa]] since the [[History of South Africa#Apartheid era (1948–1994)|white minority rule in the 20th century]]. It was adopted as a nickname or [[mascot]] by several South African sports teams, most famously by the [[Springbok Rugby Team|national rugby union team]]. Also, the winged springbok served as the logo of [[South African Airways]] from 1934 to 1997. The springbok is the national animal of South Africa. Even after the decline of apartheid, [[Nelson Mandela]] intervened to keep the name of the animal for the reconciliation of rugby fans, the majority of whom were whites.<ref name=ritter>{{cite book|last1=Ritter|first1=C.R.|title=South Africa|url=https://archive.org/details/southafrica0000ritt|url-access=registration|date=2012|publisher=ABDO Publishing Company|location=Minnesota|isbn=978-1-61783-118-8|page=[https://archive.org/details/southafrica0000ritt/page/32 32]}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|last1=Evans|first1=M.J.|title=Broadcasting the End of Apartheid: Live Television and the Birth of the New South Africa|date=2014|publisher=[[I.B. Tauris]]|location=New York|isbn=978-0-85773-583-6|page=206}}</ref> The springbok is featured on the reverse of the South African [[Krugerrand]] coin.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Weston |first1=R. |title=Gold: A World Survey |date=1983 |publisher=Routledge |location=Abingdon |isbn=978-0-203-09758-8 |page=68 |url={{Google books|id=0fRD2QGwcJgC|page=68|plainurl=yes}}}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=New release silver and limited mintage gold coins from APMEX |url=https://coinweek.com/dealers-companies/apmex/new-release-silver-and-limited-mintage-gold-coins-from-apmex/ |website=[[CoinWeek]] |date=13 December 2019 |access-date=25 May 2020 |archive-date=26 October 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211026104634/https://coinweek.com/dealers-companies/apmex/new-release-silver-and-limited-mintage-gold-coins-from-apmex/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>

The cap badge of [[The Royal Canadian Dragoons]] has featured a springbok since 1913, a reference to the unit's involvement in the [[Second Boer War]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Boer War |url=http://www.dragoons.ca/boerwar.html |website=Dragoons.ca |publisher=[[The Royal Canadian Dragoons]] |access-date=25 May 2020 |archive-date=5 October 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211005002117/http://www.dragoons.ca/boerwar.html |url-status=dead }}</ref>