Mountain pronghorn (SciiFii)

The mountain pronghorn (Oreocapra oreocapra) is a species of antilocaprid that originally did not exist, but has since been created by SciiFii and introduced throughout the hilly and mountainous habitats across North American to help boost biodiversity. The mountain pronghorn is a small, sturdy ungulate; it reaches 43–60 centimetres (17–23.6 inches) at the shoulder and weighs from 8 to 18 kilograms (18 to 40 pounds). The coat of the mountain pronghorn, yellowish gray to reddish brown, acts as an efficient camouflage in its rocky habitat. Unlike many other pronghorns and relatives, the mountain pronghorn has a thick and coarse coat with hollow, brittle hairs. The horns, short and spiky, typically measure 7.5–9 cm (3-3.5 inches). Typically nocturnal, the mountain pronghorn rests during the middle of the day and late at night. A gregarious animal, the mountain pronghorn is monogamous to a much greater extent than other pronghorns; individuals of opposite sexes exhibit long-term to lifelong pair bonding. The mates tend to stay as close as within 5 meters (16 feet) of each other at most times. Males form territories, 7.5–49 hectares (18.5–121 acres), in which they stay with their partners and offspring. Primarily a browser, the mountain pronghorn prefers young plants, fruits and flowers. Gestation lasts around six months, following which a single calf is born; births peak from spring to early summer. The calf leaves its mother when it turns a year old. The conservation status of the mountain pronghorn is Least Concern due successful conservation efforts, the mountain pronghorn's wide range and its ability to live in rocky habitats unsuited for game hunters, and the species' tolerance to many of the human activities.
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