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Pronghorn antelope evolved alongside the North American Cheetah. As we all know, the African cheetah can run up to speeds of 110kms per hour over short distances so in order to escape such a fast predator, the antelope needed to be fast too. The North American cheetah is now extinct but the antelope still retains its genetic traits for speed. They developed strong leg bones and padded hooves to absorb shock. Their lungs and trachea are very large, as is their heart. This allows them to use vast amounts of oxygen. Their movement while running also assists in breathing. As their body lurches, the abdominal cavity expands and contracts the lungs so breathing is automatic. This allows the pronghorn to run farther, using less energy than the cheetah. This amazing animal survived by running very quickly over longer distances, leaving the sprinting cheetah too tired to keep up.
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How much faster can a cheetah run than a Pronghorn Antelope?
Not much if any in regards to the north American Pronghorn. I live in Pronghorn country and the fastest I have seen are in full flight response at around 70mph. So they would be close. I don't think a Cheetah would have any chance of catching a healthy one.
Why is the pronghorn so fast?
There used to be a predator similar to a cheetah that once hunted the pronghorn but it died out.
Is a pronghorn vertebrate?
The mammalian class is under the Vertebrata subphylum, so...yes. A pronghorn is a vertebrate.
Why do wolverines run so fast?
So that they can stay on top of the snow.
How fast can a Scottish terrier run?
A fast one, around 25mph but other around 10 to 18! so kind of fast for the size
Why do the wildebeest run so fast?
The Wildebeest or 'gnou' can run quite fast for short periods, but NOT as fast as the Pronghorn Antelope, (Antilocapra) widely cited as the fastest antelope at speeds of around 65 kmh.
Why is a Pronghorn antelope so fast?
elk are fast because they need to run away from wolves who find elk tasty. they also migrate across their homeland which is Europe and Asia. they gallop across the snowy land in a big herd and are sometimes atacked by wolves while running so they need to speed up to get away. they are almost identical to red deer. they are bigger than moose and are not as fast in captive as they are in the wild. by phoebe poole
How much faster can a cheetah run than a Pronghorn Antelope?
Not much if any in regards to the north American Pronghorn. I live in Pronghorn country and the fastest I have seen are in full flight response at around 70mph. So they would be close. I don't think a Cheetah would have any chance of catching a healthy one.
Why is the pronghorn so fast?
There used to be a predator similar to a cheetah that once hunted the pronghorn but it died out.
How much does a pronghorn eat?
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What is a climate of a antelope habitat?
Antelopes range anywhere from desert (oryx) through to dense rainforest (bongo). Europe and parts of Russian tundra have saiga antelope that used torun in massive herds that were nearly irradicated (much like the buffalo in North America).North America has only the Pronghorn (Antelocapridae) which is not an antelope in the strict sense of the word.South America has no antelope species.antelopes usually live in plains,grasslands,and deserts .Most species of antelopes are native to Africa but some species originate in Asia.Most species of antelope are native to Africa, but some originate in Asia as well. Sometimes the so called pronghorn antelope of North America is confused with the true antelope. Thus, the pronghorn is not really an antelope. The true antelope is strictly confined to Africa and Asia.
Why can an ant run very fast?
an ant is so small and weightless so it can run fast.
Why do rabbits need to run fast?
They need to run fast so they can out-run and escape predators.
Why are rabbits horned with the capacity to run fast?
Rabbits are horned with the capacity to run fast, so that they are able to survive against their predators.
Is a pronghorn vertebrate?
The mammalian class is under the Vertebrata subphylum, so...yes. A pronghorn is a vertebrate.
How fast did you run?
so very very fast
How can hamsters run so fast with their tiny little legs?
They run so fast because the tinyer the faster
