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Antelope

HABITAT:

Pronghorn antelope are native to the prairies of North America. At one time they numbered in the millions and were found on the open plains from the Mississippi River to the Rocky Mountains and from Mexico to central Canada, but not anymore.

DESCRIPTION:

The name pronghorn comes from the pronged or sharply pointed horn that is on the male antelope. The females' horns are smaller and more slender. A weird characteristic, is a white rump patch. When alarmed, the hair stands straight up and appears as a white flash that can be seen for miles. Tan is the dominant body color, with sharply contrasting white markings on the head and neck. Antelope have excellent eyesight, often compared to high-powered binoculars. They are one of the fastest out of all the animals, being able to run in excess of 100 kilometers-per-hour.

THREATS:

Hunting and loss of habitat.

North America / South America / Australia / Ocean / Eurasia / Africa
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