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Common Names
sonoran pronghorn
Regions
MexicoArizona, United States
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Regions
Mexico, Arizona, United States
The Sonoran Pronghorn (Antilocapra americana sonoriensis) is an endangered subspecies of pronghorn antelope found in the Sonoran Desert of the southwestern United States and Mexico. The primary threats to the Sonoran Pronghorn include habitat loss, degradation, and fragmentation due to urban development, agriculture, and livestock grazing. Climate change and barriers to migration also impact their population.
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- Why is this species important in its ecosystem?
- What are the threats it faces, and how can we help?
- What do you find most interesting about this species?
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