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American Pronghorn were native to the Arizona Strip and were reported as common by early residents. They were apparently eliminated from the Strip in the early 1900s. They were reintroduced to the area beginning in 1961 and continue today.
Mitochondrial DNA and allozyme analysis of North American pronghorn populations. Journal of Wildlife Management. 58(2): 307-318. [25383] 45. Lovaas, Allan L. 1972.
The North American pronghorn is sometimes called an antelope, but belongs to a separate, related family (Antilocapridae). True antelopes are found only in Africa and Asia. They range in size from pygmy antelopes, 12 in.
The Cheetah is the fastest land animal, the next fastest being the North American pronghorn antelope. It is quiet and shy, cannot roar, seldom fights, and purrs when contented. Its main enemies are the lion, leopard, hyena and baboon.
Diet ...
Springbok have exceptional eyesight (much like the American pronghorn antelope) and where they have been hunted, are difficult to get close to if they sense you first.
In 2000, the Minnesota Zoo received the Association of Zoos and Aquariums' Edward H. Bean Award for long-term propagation of the American pronghorn.
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Pecora Includes most living artiodactyls, such as Giraffidae (giraffes and okapi), Cervidae (deer, elk, caribou, etc.), Bovidae (cows, buffalo, sheep, goats, antelope), Moschidae (musk deer), and Antilocapridae (American pronghorn "antelope" " ...
 See also: Pronghorn, Antelope, Sheep, Cattle, Cheetah
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