Herd of Pronghorn - Birdseye, Montana

 

Male Pronghorn, undoubtedly the alpha male and leader of the herd.

Guessing this is the highest ranking female consort.

Juveniles sticking together.

And Moms

Time to go ?

Departure

Helena, Montana is a located at the northwesternmost extent of the Pronghorn range. Birdseye is just a few miles outside of Helena. From the photographs you might think this is virgin territory, but this herd is actually on somebody's hobby ranch. Pronghorns are the fastest land animal in North America. They are not Antelopes, but are more closely related to the Giraffe. For all the straight poop, please see this Wikipedia entry: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pronghorn