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Pronunciation: [pɹˈɒŋhɔːn ˈantɪlˌə͡ʊp] (IPA)

The pronghorn antelope, also called the American antelope, is a mammal species found in North America. It is recognized for its unique branched horns that extend from its forehead. The pronghorn antelope is a fast and agile runner, which makes it successful in evading predators. There are various synonyms to refer to the pronghorn antelope, including prongbuck, speed goat, and prairie antelope. Some Native American tribes call it "heesheetaka," which means "elk antelope." The pronghorn has also been referred to as the "fantail antelope" because of its unique fur pattern on its rump that resembles a fan. Regardless of the name, the pronghorn antelope is a remarkable mammal species and an essential animal in North America's ecosystem.
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  • The Smokies seem to be in the process of losing most of their mussels. The National Park Service actually has something of a tradition of making things extinct. Bryce Canyon National Park is perhaps the most interesting—certainly the most striking—example. It was founded in 1923 and in less than half a century under the Park Service’s stewardship lost seven species of mammal—the white-tailed jackrabbit, prairie dog, pronghorn antelope, flying squirrel, beaver, red fox, and spotted skunk. Quite an achievement when you consider that these animals had survived in Bryce Canyon for tens of millions of years before the Park Service took an interest in them. Altogether, forty-two species of mammal have disappeared from America’s national parks this century.
    Bill Bryson

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