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Description
The Pronghorn Antelope (Antilocapra americana) is, in fact, not a true antelope. While the North American mammal occupies a similar environmental niche to antelopes, hence the same name being used for this reason it is often simply referred to as the 'pronghorn'. It has a tan coloured coat on its back and sides, a white underbelly, and white chevron-shaped markings on its neck, have a distinct dark streak down their muzzle, and boast longer, thicker horns. Fleet-footed pronghorns are among the speediest animals in North America. They can run at more than 53 miles an hour.

Diet: Grass, sagebrush, and other vegetation.

Social: Pronghorn antelope have complex and interchangeable social groups. During the winter, large mixed herds composed of multiple smaller groups will form. Then, during the spring, this larger group will split off into three different sub-groups: small interrelated female groups and their offspring; bachelor herds of young males; and the mature, solitary territorial males.

Size: 3.25 to 5 feet long; tail is 3 to 4 inches. 32 to 41 inches at the shoulder. Males weigh 90 to 150 pounds and females weigh 75 to 106 pounds.

Description
The Pronghorn Antelope (Antilocapra americana) is, in fact, not a true antelope. While the North American mammal occupies a similar environmental niche to antelopes, hence the same name being used for this reason it is often simply referred to as the 'pronghorn'. It has a tan coloured coat on its back and sides, a white underbelly, and white chevron-shaped markings on its neck, have a distinct dark streak down their muzzle, and boast longer, thicker horns. Fleet-footed pronghorns are among the speediest animals in North America. They can run at more than 53 miles an hour.

Diet: Grass, sagebrush, and other vegetation.

Social: Pronghorn antelope have complex and interchangeable social groups. During the winter, large mixed herds composed of multiple smaller groups will form. Then, during the spring, this larger group will split off into three different sub-groups: small interrelated female groups and their offspring; bachelor herds of young males; and the mature, solitary territorial males.

Size: 3.25 to 5 feet long; tail is 3 to 4 inches. 32 to 41 inches at the shoulder. Males weigh 90 to 150 pounds and females weigh 75 to 106 pounds.