qT=1&tQ=This African animal was almost extinguished in an effort to cut down its population.&tC=Springbok|Elephant|Rhinoceros|Rat&cC=1&fB=Springboks are small antelopes.  Until the 1890's, millions of springboks ranged throughout Africa. When they began their mass migrations, endless columns could be seen. One column was measured at over 40 miles.<br><br>Because of the devastation, the government issued a  thinning campaign. The campaign was so successful that the species was almost wiped out. Now fewer than 100,000 live in protected areas and farms.