Pronghorn bucks guard their doe

Pronghorn bucks guard their doe

A pair of pronghorn bucks stand in front of a doe in northeastern Colorado. (© Tony’s Takes)
A pair of pronghorn bucks stand in front of a doe in northeastern Colorado. (© Tony’s Takes)

Well, maybe not, but it sure looks like these two fellows are blocking any access to the pretty lady.

Driving home from far northeastern Colorado last Friday, I spotted a herd of a dozen or so pronghorn. That of course was a photo opportunity I couldn’t resist, despite the harsh late morning light.

As is normal with these speed demons, they did not linger long as they are notoriously skittish. I managed a few, quick captures before they took off running over the hill.

Pronghorn, oftentimes mistakenly called #antelope, are the fastest land animal in the Western Hemisphere and second in the world only to the cheetah. They can sprint at speeds up to 60mph and run for extraordinarily long distances at slower speeds. Taken in Morgan County.

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