Pronghorn
The Pronghorn (Antilocapra americana) is a species of hoofed mammal native to the open plains of North America. It is the fastest land animal in North America.
Pronghorn
Classification
Mammalia > Artiodactyla > Antilocapridae > Antilocapra > A. americana
Native To
Conservation Status
Average Height
2.5 - 3.5 feet
(0.8 - 1.1 m)
Average Weight
90 - 120 lbs
(41 - 54 kg)
Average Life Span
10 - 12 years
Gestation Period
240 - 250 days
Did You Know?
The Pronghorn is the fastest land animal in North America, capable of reaching speeds up to 55 miles per hour (88 km/h).
Despite its antelope-like appearance, the Pronghorn is not a true antelope; it belongs to a unique family found only in North America.
The Pronghorn has the largest eyes relative to its body size of any mammal, giving it excellent long-distance vision.
Unlike deer or elk, the Pronghorn sheds its horn sheaths annually, regrowing them each year.
They are highly migratory, often traveling long distances between summer and winter ranges.
Pronghorns can use their white rump patches to signal danger to other individuals in their herd.
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