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Pronghorn

Antilocapra americana

The pronghorn is a unique hoofed mammal native to North America, renowned for its incredible speed and endurance. With a tan to reddish-brown coat, white underparts, and distinctive white rump patches, pronghorns are easily recognized on open grasslands and sagebrush plains. Unl…

Classification

Mammal

Family

Antilocapridae

Habitat

Open grasslands, sagebrush plains, and deserts

Diet

Herbivore

Conservation status

Least Concern

Lifespan

7-10 years in the wild

Weight

35-70 kg (77-154 lbs)

Scientific name

Antilocapra americana

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Pronghorns evolved their speed to outrun extinct North American cheetahs, not any current predator.
Pronghorns are the fastest land mammals in North America, capable of reaching speeds up to 55 mph (88 km/h). They have a unique horn structure, shedding their horn sheaths annually. Despite their speed, they are not true antelopes and have no close living relatives.

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