Download or read book Prairie Ghost written by Richard E McCabe and published by University Press of Colorado. This book was released on 2011-05-18 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this lavishly illustrated volume, Richard E. McCabe, Bart W. O'Gara and Henry M. Reeves explore the fascinating relationship of pronghorn with people in early America, from prehistoric evidence through the Battle of Little Bighorn in 1876. The only one of fourteen pronghorn-like genera to survive the great extinction brought on by human migration into North America, the pronghorn has a long and unique history of interaction with humans on the continent, a history that until now has largely remained unwritten. With nearly 150 black-and-white photographs, 16 pages of color illustrations, plus original artwork by Daniel P. Metz, Prairie Ghost: Pronghorn and Human Interaction in Early America tells the intriguing story of humans and these elusive big game mammals in an informative and entertaining fashion that will appeal to historians, biologists, sportsmen and the general reader alike.
Download or read book Path of the Pronghorn written by Cat Urbigkit and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Additional ed. stmt. from dust jacket flap.
Download or read book Pronghorn written by Gary Turbak and published by Northland Publishing. This book was released on 1995 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Focusing on the pronghorn's history, unique features, habitat, and behavior, here is a tribute to this animal's evolutionary tenacity, its ability to exist in a meager habitat, and its world-famous speed. First-prize winner in the book competition of the Outdoor Writer's Association of America.
Download or read book The World of the Pronghorn written by and published by . This book was released on 1969 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the physical characteristics, habits, behavior and habitat of the pronghorn, the fastest animal in the United States.
Download or read book Built for Speed written by John A. Byers and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2003-09-15 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A field biologist draws an intimate portrait of the pronghorn antelope, the most charismatic resident of the American Great Plains. 25 halftones.
Download or read book American Pronghorn written by John A. Byers and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 1997 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on the behavior of American pronghorn antelope--which exhibit certain unexplainable "defense" characteristics--zoologist John A. Byers theorizes the animals' mystifying behaviors evolved in response to dangerous predators of their ancient past. Byers's provocative hypothesis suggests that other species' adaptations also are haunted by ghosts of predators past. 41 photos. 111 line drawings.
Download or read book Wonders of the Pronghorn written by G. Earl Chace and published by Dodd Mead. This book was released on 1977 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the physical characteristics and habits of the North American pronghorn antelope and discusses its adaptation to a prairie environment and the effects of civilization on its well-being.
Download or read book Pronghorn written by Chris Bowman and published by Bellwether Media. This book was released on 2015-01-01 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether they are outsprinting a predator or completing the longest land-animal migration in North America, pronghorn show they were born to run. They can reach speeds of about 55 miles per hour! Learn more about these speedy animals in this educational title for young readers.
Download or read book Antelope Country written by Valerius Geist and published by Krause Publications. This book was released on 2001-06-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Join Professor Valerius Geist and photography Michael Francis as they salute the pronghorn antelope, the little brother of the American bison. This swift, smart, beautiful animal is the last survivor of North America's original large mammals. &break;&break;Val Geist of Calgary tells the fascinating story of the pronghorn, which has preserved through harsh and constant threats. If the pronghorn had not survived, the Great Plains today would be without a plains-adapted big-game animal. &break;&break;Geist's extensive biological and archaeological knowledge offers a unique, awe-inspiring look at the magnificent animal. Geist's story-telling ability captures all the science, history and beauty the pronghorn has to offer. &break;&break;More than 100 of Francis' colorful images captures the allure of the prairie and the heart of pronghorn country. Travel west with Geist and Francis. You'll soon understand why so many volunteers worked so hard to keep the prairies a place where the pronghorn can thrive and enthrall.
Download or read book Pronghorn Management Guides written by and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Pronghorn written by Mark E. Ahlstrom and published by Crestwood House. This book was released on 1986 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses how the pronghorn, once numbering 50,000,000, was reduced to 12,000 by the settlers' westward expansion, and then, with man's help, made a remarkable comeback.
Download or read book Exploring the Neighborhood Pronghorn Community Black White written by James J Szczur and published by . This book was released on 2023-07-19 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Illustrative slideshow link: https: //youtu.be/cmmU_nJKhik Available in 3 print formats: Heirloom ($49.95), Color paperback ($39.95), and Black & White paperback ($19.95). Award winning author, Professor Jim, explores figuring out what's up with these curious yet reclusive animals called PRONGHORN just on the edge of housing developments in Colorado Springs! This nimble read is loaded with great wildlife photos and is a skillful, engaging blend of science, adventure, and inspiration. Fascinating, informative, and compelling! Professor Jim's adventures and insights related to pronghorn antelope make for a rich and fascinating read. In fact, the author's passion for these majestic animals shines through in every page. It's easy to get lost in this enriching, incandescent read--and never want to come back! This book is a MUST for deer lovers of the world who are concerned about urban sprawl, as faced by Professor Jim's pronghorn herd. Come and vicariously explore the secrets of the Colorado prairie wilderness featuring the pronghorn. Who are these majestic survivors hidden among the fringes of urban development? Did you know it is fun to collect pronghorn horns? Have you ever seen a jackalope? Come discover the mysteries of the pronghorn world during a time and place before urban expansion pushes the pronghorn further away. WINNER of the prestigious "Pages & Paws 7 Most SURPRISING Reads of 2022" award!
Download or read book The Pronghorn Antelope a Western Legend written by Sherman Pearl and published by . This book was released on 1963 with total page 4 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Pronghorn written by Natalie Lunis and published by Bearport Publishing. This book was released on 2010-08-01 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the pronghorn, the fastest-running animal in North America, including its habitat, how it avoids predators, and the history of conservation of the animal.
Download or read book Proceedings of the Pronghorn Antelope Workshop written by and published by . This book was released on with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book American Pronghorn Population Studies written by and published by . This book was released on 1973 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Pronghorn written by Mason Noah and published by . This book was released on 2020-09-06 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pronghorns are the next species on the big-game list of many eastern and midwestern whitetail hunters, especially bowhunters.The pronghorn is a unique Native American. It has no nearby relative on this or some other mainland. This intriguing creature passes by numerous names: pronghorn gazelle, prong buck, and American antelope. The pronghorn is frequently called an antelope, and it appears as though numerous antelope species.
