Known as "prairie ghosts" because they are so elusive, the Sonoran pronghorn is the fastest land mammal in North America. Smaller and lighter in color than other pronghorn subspecies, it is uniquely adapted for survival in harsh arid conditions.
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The Sonoran Pronghorn ( Antilocapra americana sonoriensis ) is an endangered
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All about Desert Pronghorn Antelope - their history, description, behavior, range, habitats, life cycle. ... The Sonoran Pronghorn is found exclusively in the Sonoran Desert of Arizona and Mexico. Its population has been reduced by habitat loss due to livestock overgrazing, drought and the damming and diversion of rivers.
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The Pronghorn ( Antilocapra americana ), is a species of ungulate mammal native to interior western and central North America. Though not a true antelope, it is often known colloquially as the...
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The Sonoran pronghorn has been near extinction for almost 100 years and the Endangered Species Act is critical to its survival. ... The Sonoran pronghorn is a sub-species of the American pronghorn that lives in Arizona and New Mexico. It has been protected by the Endangered Species Act since 1967.
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The Arizona Sonoran pronghorn was nearly lost in 2002. Now, despite a strong comeback, increased border enforcement and desert fencing still threaten long term survival. ... The endangered Sonoran Pronghorn (Antilocapra Americana sonoriensis), often mistakenly called pronghorn antelope, is recovering in Cabeza Prieta...
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Although sometimes called antelope, pronghorn are not closely related to the animals of African plains. In fact they are ... Oregon (found in southeastern Oregon); Peninsular (100-250 animals, found in Baja, Mexico); and Sonoran (Endangered, 500 animals found at Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge and Sonora, Mexico).
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New Release: Sonoran Pronghorn Recovery Plan Amended US Fish & Wildlife Service November 25, 2003 92 Kb ... New Release: Fact Sheet, Sonoran Pronghorn US Fish & Wildlife Service October 2003 102 kb...
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They are the Mexican pronghorn, and the Sonoran pronghorn. The Sonoran pronghorn almost became extinct in the late 1800’s. When the settlers were settling into southwestern United States, they were clearing off land, to build farms.
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Future plans involve sponsoring a large conference to consider recovery plans for both Sonoran and Peninsular Pronghorn to be held jointly with representatives of Mexico.
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