Two Pronghorns

by Donna Kennedy

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Two Pronghorns

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Donna Kennedy

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Photograph - Photographs

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Original Fine Art Photography and digital artwork by Donna Kennedy..
Pronghorns photographed in Yellowstone National Park-texture added for an artistic enhancement..

The pronghorn (Antilocapra americana) is not a true antelope but in a family by itself (Antilocapridae). It is native only to North America. The pronghorn is the only North American big game animal that has branched horns, from which its name derives. Pronghorns have true horns -derived from hair -not antlers.
Pronghorns are reddish brown in color. They have white belly and white stripes on throat. Erected white hairs on the rump are used to inform other members of the group about potential danger. This patch of white fur can be seen miles away. The pronghorn is the second fastest land mammal in the world, after the cheetah. It can achieve speed of 53 miles per hour and run a mile and a half without slowing down.
These animals are herbivores (plant eaters). Their diet includes different types of grass, sagebrush, forbs, bushes and cacti. Pronghorns absorb water from the food they eat.

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April 5th, 2023

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