| Pronghorn
(Antilocapra americana) |
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Habitat:
Historic Minnesota native. North American grasslands and prairies.
Prefer flat open areas. Found in many states west of the Mississippi
River.
Diet: Browsers. Feed on leaves, twigs, wheat, alfalfa
and bark. Sagebrush is their main food. Can go many days without
water.
Vitals: 4 feet long, 32-40 inches at shoulder,
100-140 lbs. Body is rich tan with white underparts and rump patch.
Life span of 10-12 years in the wild.
Breeding: Mate in fall, 230-240 day gestation,
usually produce twins in May. Adult at 1.5 years.
Behavior/Adaptions: Can withstand extreme temperatures
from -50 to 100F. Both males and females have a unique horn that
is shed after breeding season, then regrown. Females horn is much
smaller than males. Fastest land animal in North America can reach
speeds of 55 MPH. Live in small groups.
Additional Info: Reportably very difficult to keep
and breed in captivity, rarely live more than a few years in zoos.
Not an Antelope. Cattle are closer related to Antelope than Pronghorn.
At the PGZ: "Henry", male B-1996 "Honey",
female B-1995 "Tinker" female, B-2005 at PGZ: "Lil
Boy" male, B-2005 at PGZ.
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