Pronghorn at Bryce
by Donna Kennedy
Title
Pronghorn at Bryce
Artist
Donna Kennedy
Medium
Photograph - Photographs
Description
Original Fine Art Photography by Donna Kennedy..
Photographed early morning in Bryce Canyon, Utah
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 hunted throughout much of their natural range, but some subspecies are endangered. 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.
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.
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.
Thank you to the Administrators that Featured this photo in the following Groups:
-Art-For Your Eyes Only
-Out West-13 States
-Animals and Birds in the Wild
-Wildlife One A Day
-Our 4-Legged Friends
-National Parks
-KINGDOM Animalia
-Photography and Nature 101
-Fuzzy Warm and Soft
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December 30th, 2017
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