Pronghorns

Pronghorns are hoofed mammals in the Antilocapridae family. Although generally referred to as antelopes, pronghorns are not closely related to the antelopes found in Asia and Africa.National Zoo: National Zoo: Pronghorns - Survivors of the American Savanna They are found from southern Canada through the western United States and western Mexico.Animal Diversity Web: Pronghorn While there are approximately 800,000 pronghorns in existence, that total was once as high as tens of millions.National Zoo: [National Zoo: Pronghorns - Survivors of the American Savanna

Pronghorns get their name from their curved horns with pointy prongs.National Geographic: Pronghorns They have reddish brown hair with white stripes on their throats and white on their bellies.National Geographic: Pronghorns Males have a black facial mask and patches on their necks.Animal Diversity Web: Pronghorn Pronghorns are very fast, and have with great stamina. They can sprint at speeds of more then 53 miles per hour and maintain half that speed for several miles, enabling them to flee from predators such as coyotes and bobcats.National Geographic: [http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/antelope.html Pronghorns

Pronghorns are active throughout most of the day, with activity levels peaking around dusk and dawn.Animal Diversity Web: Pronghorn Most of their day is spent foraging.The Mammals Of Texas: Pronghorn Pronghorns travel in herds which tend to be larger in the fall and the winter. Males mark their territories by scent. Dominant males protect females from bachelor males, who wander between territories.Animal Diversity Web: Pronghorn

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