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Pronghorn or prong-horned antelope, Antilocapra americana
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Pronghorn or prong-horned antelope, Antilocapra americana
Pronghorn or prong-horned antelope, Antilocapra americana. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Rene Primevere Lessons Complements de Buffon, Pourrat Freres, Paris, 1838
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This exquisitely hand-colored copperplate engraving depicts a Pronghorn Antelope, scientifically known as Antilocapra americana. The Pronghorn is native to North America and is the only extant species in the family Antilocapridae. This majestic animal is also commonly referred to as the prong-horned antelope due to the distinctive horns that curve backward and are unique among antelopes. The Pronghorn is a large herbivore, with males typically weighing between 90 to 150 pounds and females between 70 to 110 pounds. They have a reddish-brown coat with white underbellies and black markings on their face and limbs. Their agility and speed make them excellent runners, with the ability to reach speeds up to 60 miles per hour. This engraving is taken from Rene Primevere's "Lessons Complements de Buffon," published by Pourrat Freres in Paris in 1838. Buffon's "Natural History" was a groundbreaking work that covered a wide range of natural history topics. Primevere's illustrations were intended to complement Buffon's text and provide accurate and detailed representations of various species. The Pronghorn was an essential species for the Plains Indians, who hunted them for food and used their hides for clothing and shelter. Today, the Pronghorn population has declined due to habitat loss and hunting, but conservation efforts have helped to stabilize their numbers in some areas. This beautiful engraving serves as a reminder of the natural beauty and diversity of North America's wildlife.
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