Pronghorn
Antilocapra americana
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Mammalherbivore
The pronghorn is a hoofed mammal found in the open plains and deserts of western and central North America. Though often called an antelope, it’s actually a unique species with no close relatives. Built for speed, it’s perfectly adapted to outrun predators across the wide landscapes it calls home.
- The only living member of its family, Antilocapridae.
- Resembles Old World antelopes but evolved separately.
- Thrives in open habitats like grasslands and deserts.
GrasslandDesertNorth America
Read more on WikipediaAt a glance
- Classification
- Mammal
- Scientific name
- Antilocapra americana
- Habitat
- Grassland, Desert
- Regions in this directory
- North America
- Diet
- herbivore
- Relative size
- medium
- IUCN Red List
- Least Concern (LC)