Hunting & Wildlife

PRONGHORN ANTELOPE

Pronghorn Antelope are common throughout Wyoming's prairies, which hold the largest antelope population of any state. The Platte River Valley is home to more than 15,000 pronghorns.

Named after a feature on the male's head, Pronghorn Antelope are the only creature in the world to shed a branched horn each year. Their eyes measure about two inches in diameter and are bigger than those of a horse and are nearly as large as an elephant's. Pronghorns are the fastest land animals in North America and rely on speed to escape their enemies. They can sprint for a short distance at 60 miles per hour!

Forbs, sagebrush and other shrubs like bitterbrush, chokecherry and mountain mahogany make up this animal's diet. Sagebrush is more than just food--it's also a hiding place for fawns, and shelter from winter winds and predators.

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