Antilocapra

/ˌæntiˈloʊkæprə/ noun

Definition

The scientific genus name for pronghorns, a swift hoofed mammal native to North America that resembles an antelope but is not closely related to Old World antelopes.

Etymology

From Greek anti- (opposite/against) + loca (from capra, goat) or possibly from anti- + locusta. The genus name reflects the animal's resemblance to but distinction from true antelopes.

Kelly Says

Pronghorns are evolutionary misfits in a cool way—they evolved their incredible speed (60+ mph) to outrun predators that went extinct thousands of years ago, so they're now the second-fastest land animal but don't really need to be anymore.

Translations

ESEspañol
antilocapra
ahn-tee-loh-KAH-prah
FRFrançais
antilocapre
ahn-tee-loh-KAH-preh

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