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Pronghorn
Scientific name: Antilocapra americana
IUCN Status: Least Concern
Family: ANTILOCAPRIDAE
Group: Mammals
Shyness: Not shy
Safe distance: 100 m
Breeding season / Courtship: 01.09-31.12
Gestation: 230–250 jours
Births: 01.05-30.07
Habitat:
Grasslands, arid steppes and open plains
Description:
The pronghorn is an ungulate 1.2–1.5 m long and 35–65 kg, with light brown and white striped fur and curved horns. It inhabits grasslands and arid steppes of North America, feeding on herbaceous plants and leaves. During the rut, males loaf near females and perform high-speed intimidation runs.
Recommended lens:
>=300 mm
Photography tips:
Position yourself on a slight rise at the prairie edge to capture males in intimidation runs. Shoot at dawn or dusk for raking light and emphasize horn silhouettes with shallow depth of field.
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