tpeakphotosA rare and special encounter along the edge of the Smoke Creek Desert in Lassen County, CA! 🌅 This beautiful pronghorn buck actually stood still for a moment—something that almost never happens. Normally, these skittish animals live up to their "speed goat" nickname, hitting speeds over 45 mph before I can even focus my camera.
Pronghorns (Antilocapra americana) are truly fascinating. They’re not goats, nor are they true antelope. In fact, they’re the last surviving member of the Antilocapridae family, dating back to the Pleistocene Epoch! As the fastest land animal in the western hemisphere, they can sustain speeds of 40+ mph for extended distances—an incredible adaptation for survival.
Despite their flighty nature, they have an almost equal curiosity, sometimes giving me a "stare down" from a distance. It’s always a privilege to observe these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat.
tpeakphotos A rare and special encounter along the edge of the Smoke Creek Desert in Lassen County, CA! 🌅 This beautiful pronghorn buck actually stood still for a moment—something that almost never happens. Normally, these skittish animals live up to their "speed goat" nickname, hitting speeds over 45 mph before I can even focus my camera.
Show morePronghorns (Antilocapra americana) are truly fascinating. They’re not goats, nor are they true antelope. In fact, they’re the last surviving member of the Antilocapridae family, dating back to the Pleistocene Epoch! As the fastest land animal in the western hemisphere, they can sustain speeds of 40+ mph for extended distances—an incredible adaptation for survival.
Despite their flighty nature, they have an almost equal curiosity, sometimes giving me a "stare down" from a distance. It’s always a privilege to observe these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat.
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