Orphaned Pronghorns Survive

Two marked sibling pronghorn (Antilocapra americana) kids orphaned in July at age 7 weeks survived at least until the following February. Seven kids were observed grazing actively at 3 to 7 weeks of age. These and other supporting observations indicate that kids may survive their mother's death...

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Published in:The Journal of wildlife management 1967-10, Vol.31 (4), p.843-843
Main Authors: Bromley, Peter T., O'Gara, Bart W.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Two marked sibling pronghorn (Antilocapra americana) kids orphaned in July at age 7 weeks survived at least until the following February. Seven kids were observed grazing actively at 3 to 7 weeks of age. These and other supporting observations indicate that kids may survive their mother's death during a September hunting season.
ISSN:0022-541X
1937-2817
DOI:10.2307/3797996