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Physical Characteristics
The hoffed animal has rather chunky body, large ears, slender legs, and short tail. Its general color varies from light tan to reddish brown to white. It stands 35 to 41 inches high at the shoulders and weighs between 100 and 140 pounds. With horns that grow from 12 to 15 inches long.
General Information
The Pronghorn is sometimes called the American Antelope. It is
said to be the fastest large mammal of North America. With sprinting
capabilities of up to 40 miles per hour. The pronghorn however is
not a true
antelope, as it is often reffered to as. It has remarkably keen
sight which allows the animals to detect its preditors, which are
coyotes and wolves.They Pronghorns are a very socieal creatures.
In the winter they band together in large herds.
Reproduction Cycle
The breeding season for the pronghorns begins in september and ends in october. Each buck with gather 3 to 4 does. Some will have as many as 8.
Habitat / Food / Range
The Pronghorn live in open grasslands and range from Northern Mexico, to Western Iowa almost to the Pacific Coast. A Pronghorns vegitation is primaralyy sagebrush, altriplex, rabbit brush, and other shrubs.
