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Pronghorn

pronghorn

(Science: zoology) An American antelope (Antilocapra Americana), native of the plain near the rocky mountains. The upper parts are mostly yellowish brown; the under parts, the sides of the head and throat, and the buttocks, are white. The horny sheath of the horns is shed annually.

Synonym: cabree, cabut, prongbuck, and pronghorned antelope.


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... body size and weight but I found the following and thought that you might find it interesting anyway :) Animal Speed (miles per hour) Cheetah - 70 Pronghorn Antelope - 61 Wildebeest - 50 Lion - 50 Thomson's Gazelle - 50 Quarterhorse - 47.5 Elk - 45 Cape Hunting Dog - 45 Coyote - 43 Gray Fox - 42 ...

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by orbit
Tue May 08, 2007 1:43 am
 
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fastest animal

has anyone mentioned the pronghorn? its max speed is 100 km/hr, which is decent, but it can sustain a speed of 65 km/hr for up to to 10 minutes. as for the slowest animal, maybe Porifera? :lol:

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by jimmystang
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