Pronghorn
Pronghorns are a very unique mammal in North America, as they are not closely related to deer or goats despite looking like them. Their closest living relatives are giraffes and okapis!
Taxonomic Name: Antilocapra americana
Conservation Status: Least Concern (IUCN)
Type: Mammal
Diet: A variety of plants including forbs, shrubs, and grasses.
Longevity in the wild: Approximately 4 years
Size: 1m tall, 1.5m long
Weight: 36 - 70 kg
Group Name: Band or Herd
Fun Fact: Pronghorn are the fastest land mammal in the Western Hemisphere, having been clocked at speeds over 85 km/h!
You can find the Zoo's pronghorn in the Open Range section near Toucan Ridge.