Mammal · GBIF taxon 2440902
Pronghorn
Antilocapra americanaAlso known as American Antelope, Prong Buck, Pronghorn Antelope, Prairie Antelope
Pronghorns are the fastest land mammals in North America, capable of sustaining speeds over 50 miles per hour across wide-open prairies. Their oversized lungs, large hearts, and specialized windpipes deliver massive oxygen flow during long high-speed pursuits. Flashing the bright white patches on their rumps signals immediate danger to herd members miles away.
PrairieHerbivoreMammal
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Grass, forbs, sagebrush, cacti, and woody shrubs
Predators
- Coyote
- Cougar
- Golden Eagle
ThreatsHabitat fragmentation and fences blocking migration routes
HabitatsOpen grasslands, sagebrush steppes, and arid deserts
Life span8 to 12 years
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilyAntilocapridae
- SpeciesAntilocapra americana
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
- Distance: Use binoculars or a spotting scope to observe herds without causing them to flee.
- Road safety: Drive cautiously through range country where migration corridors cross highways.
Frequent Companion Jack Dykinga / Public domain · cc0
Primary Food 
Predator Yathin S Krishnappa / CC BY-SA 3.0 · cc-by-saFrequent Companion
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