The Mexican pronghorn (Antilocapra americana mexicana ) is a pronghorn native to Mexico. It was found in the United States (in Arizona), but is considered extirpated there.
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HerbivoreA herbivore is an animal anatomically and physiologically adapted to eating plant material, for example, foliage, for the main component of its die...
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TerrestrialTerrestrial animals are animals that live predominantly or entirely on land (e.g., cats, ants, snails), as compared with aquatic animals, which liv...
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CongregatoryCongregatory animals tend to gather in large numbers in specific areas as breeding colonies, for feeding, or for resting.
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ViviparousAmong animals, viviparity is the development of the embryo inside the body of the parent. The term 'viviparity' and its adjective form 'viviparous'...
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GrazingGrazing is a method of feeding in which a herbivore feeds on plants such as grasses, or other multicellular organisms such as algae. In agriculture...
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HerdingA herd is a social grouping of certain animals of the same species, either wild or domestic. The form of collective animal behavior associated with...
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MigratingAnimal migration is the relatively long-distance movement of individual animals, usually on a seasonal basis. It is the most common form of migrati...
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starts withWith the Mexican pronghorn being an endangered species due to habitat destruction, overgrazing, poaching, and fencing of ranches, efforts have been made to reintroduce them into Mexico. One introduced Mexican pronghorns into Coahuila; it determined the amount of feed that these animals need, which includes focusing on forbs, as they are the most desired feed source. Further things that can be done to help the reintroduction of this subspecies include inserting man-made water sources, reducing the amount of grazing in reintroduction areas, and minimizing fence use.
After reintroduction of the Mexican pronghorn, the next step is to start the conservation process. Historically, poaching was one of the factors that led them to becoming endangered, but hunting can be one of the best and most practical conservation methods. Once healthy herds are established, management plans can be implemented by the state the animals fall within. This will allow herds to remain genetically viable and contributes money back to the state. Other ways are contributing money and service to conservation organizations like the National Wildlife Federation.
Social animals are those animals that interact highly with other animals, usually of their own species (conspecifics), to the point of having a rec...