About the Pronghorn Antelope

Often called the American antelope, the pronghorn is not a true antelope but the only surviving member of the Antilocapridae family, endemic to North America. It is the fastest land mammal in the Western Hemisphere, capable of reaching speeds up to 60 miles per hour. This incredible speed is their primary defense against predators on the open plains.

Pronghorns have unique horns that consist of a bony core covered by a keratinous sheath, which is shed and regrown annually. Both males and females can have horns, but the male’s are larger and have the characteristic forward-pointing prong. Their large eyes give them a wide field of vision, allowing them to spot predators from great distances.

Once numbering in the millions, pronghorn populations dwindled to around 13,000 in the early 20th century due to habitat loss and overhunting. Thanks to conservation efforts, their numbers have rebounded significantly.

HOW YOU CAN HELP THIS SPECIES

The pronghorn antelope needs your help to preserve its natural habitat. Together, with Pacific Forest Trust and our network of partners, we can all protect the spaces this species needs to survive.

Conservation PROJECTS WITH
pronghorn antelope HABITATS

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