Pronghorn Antelope
Pronghorn Antelope
- Common Name: Pronghorn Antelope
- Scientific Name: Antilocapra americana
- Class: Mammalia
- Order: Artiodactyla
- Family: Antilocapridae
- Habitat: Open grasslands, prairies, and deserts
- Speed: Up to 60 mph (98 km/h)
- Diet: Grasses, herbs, and shrubs
- Distinctive Features: Forked horns (males only), white patches on the face, throat, rump, and sides, reddish-brown fur with black-tipped tail
- Conservation Status: Least Concern (Population Stable)
A pronghorn looks very similar to a deer and as the name suggests, it has two large horns. The Pronghorn antelope is a native North-American species, and also the second fastest land animal on this planet. An adult Pronghorn can be 1.3-1.5 meters long, weigh around 40-65 kg, and can reach a top speed of 60 miles per hour in seconds. The large windpipe and big lungs of Pronghorn, help it control its breathing even at such high speeds.
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