Pronghorn Facts: the American "Antelope" 🦌 Animal Fact Files

The pronghorn is also known as the American antelope, however, these even toed ungulates are not antelopes! Learn more pronghorn facts on this episode of Animal Fact Files!

Scientific Name: Antilocapra americana
Range: western North America
Habitat: grasslands and some shrublands
Size: 90 to 140 pounds (40 to 64 kg), 36 to 40 inches (90 to 102 cm) at the shoulder on average
Diet: sagebrush, rabbitbrush, succulents, lichen, rarely grasses
Threats: bobcats, wolves, coyotes, wolves, bears, eagles, etc.
Lifespan: 7-10 years on average

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Pronghorn WHAT IS IT? 0:00
Pronghorn RANGE 0:41
Pronghorn THREATS 1:12
Pronghorn SPEED 1:59
Pronghorn APPEARANCE 2:38
Pronghorn DIET 3:12
Pronghorn LIFE CYCLE 3:37
Thanks! 4:28
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