Pronghorn
Antilocapra americana
Summary 3
The Pronghorn (Antilocapra americana) are related to antelope and goats standing at about one meter tall at the shoulder. They are ungulates (hoofed animals) with similar bodies as mule deer with long legs, long snout and short tails. They can be identified with reddish brown coloring on their backs and down their legs. They have white bellies, butts and stripes on their throats as seen in the photo. Both male and female pronghorn grow backward curving horns that split to form forward pointing prongs that can grown up to 10 inches in male bucks. Male bucks can weigh up to 140 lbs. and females can reach up to 105 lbs.
Pronghorn generally are found in open terrain of grasslands, deserts, and brush lands at elevations of 3,000 to 6000 ft. They can be seen in Iron County as well as throughout Utah.
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