ClimateAugust 20, 2026

pronghorn

PRONG-horn

Definition

A swift, hoofed animal native to North America, often mistakenly called an antelope, that is adapted to living in open plains and grasslands.

Etymology

The word is a compound of the English words 'prong' and 'horn,' referring to the unique, branched, and shedding horns that distinguish this species from true antelopes.

In the news

The article mentions pronghorn as an example of an ungulate that relies on the timing of spring green-up, which is being disrupted by climate change.

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