The pronghorn (UK: / ˈprɒŋhɔːrn /, US: / ˈprɔːŋ -/) [4] (Antilocapra americana) is a species of artiodactyl (even-toed, hoofed) mammal indigenous to interior western and central North …

Apr 11, 2025 · Pronghorn are the second-fastest land mammal in the world. NPS Photo Known for their incredible speed and remarkable adaptations, pronghorn (Antilocapra americana) …

May 1, 2024 · Wyoming Wildlife Story Pronghorn, antelope, speed goat — the many names of a one-of-a-kind species. Pronghorn are native to North America and have no other family in the …

Pronghorn are ungulates (hoofed animals) and related to goats and antelope. They have the body shape of a deer with long legs, short tail, and a long snout. The fur is a reddish-brown color, …

All about the Pronghorn antelope - characteristics, life expectancy, distribution, behavior, diet, predators, interesting facts, and much more.

Oct 21, 2025 · Is a pronghorn an antelope? If not, how do they differ? Find out what sets these animals apart in our comparison of pronghorn vs. antelope.

The pronghorn antelope is the fastest hoofed animal in North America and is capable of reaching speeds up to 60 mph. During the winter of 2011, WWF monitored a pronghorn herd that made …

Dec 12, 2025 · Pronghorn, (Antilocapra americana), North American hoofed mammal, the sole living member of the old ruminant family Antilocapridae (order Artiodactyla). It is the only …

Description The antelope is a small, deerlike mammal with black, pronged horns on both males and females. They have only two toes on each foot. They have a distinctive black stripe along …

Aug 24, 2025 · The name “American antelope” has persisted over time, even though scientific classification places the pronghorn in its own distinct family. This enduring common name is a …