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The PronghornLearning
Adventure
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A typical day as a Pronghorn interpretive volunteerMay start out looking like this:
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Hello! My son is a big fan of things that run rapidly and we heard that the Pronghorn is a very fast animal. What can you tell us about it?
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But can quickly turn into this:
How fast?
What does it look like?
Where does it live?
How does it avoid
predators?Is it
endangered?How does it reproduce?
How big?
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But wait help has arrived!
Hello, I’m Anton and I’m going to help you discover ways to get your visitors to react like this:
Pronghorns are Awesome!
Thank you!
Let’s get started!
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Don't worry! There may be a lot of information to learn about the Pronghorn but throughout our time together we'll learn to answer all of our guests' questions – if we pay attention! Now there are a lot of antelope here at the zoo, help me pick out the Pronghorn. Which one is it?
How Anton can help
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Which of these is a Pronghorn?
(A) (B) (C)
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Good job, The ultimate goal of being an interpreter is to be able to accurately answer your guests' questions. So let's go see if we can help those guests.
You identified the right animal!
The North American Pronghorn
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Actually this isn’t the Pronghorn, want to try again, Champ?
The African Blackbuck Antelope
Oops! You misidentified the animal!
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Oops! You misidentified the animal!
Actually this isn’t the Pronghorn, want to try again, Champ?
The White Tailed Deer
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Let’s go back to answer our first visitors’ question:
Hi! My name's Timmy! I heard that the Pronghorn can outrun a Cheetah, is that true?
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So how does the Pronghorn’s speed compare to a Cheetah’s?
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Compared to the Cheetah, the Pronghorn is (click on your answer):(A) Way Faster! (B) Much Slower! (C) About the same!
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So how does the Pronghorn’s speed compare to a Cheetah’s?
"Well, I heard on Animal Planet that that's not true. They're actually about the same speed.
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So how does the Pronghorn’s speed compare to a Cheetah’s?
Yeah I heard the same thing on Animal Planet. They're actually about the same speed.
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Yeah that is true. They have a similar speed because the Pronghorn and the Cheetah share a few physical traits, like a large heart and lungs to help them pump blood and take in air quicker. Both even have evolved to have lightweight bones so their own body weight won't slow them down.
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Wow! I'm going to tell that to my friends at school!
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Guests like feeling like experts on the things they’re interested in. That’s why it’s important to
listen to what they want to know and provide clear and accurate information that they can
share with others. Who knows, the people they talk to might come to the zoo and check out the
Pronghorn.
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Hey so what do you mean ‘lightweight bones’? How much does a Pronghorn
weigh?
(A) Pronghorns weigh between 60 to 80 pounds
(B) Pronghorns weigh between 90 and 140 pounds
Click on your response:
Or
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140?! That’s not so light!
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140 pounds isn’t even that light...
The exhibition plaque says it weighs between 90 and 140 pounds. You should double check your information.
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Well, 140 is the heaviest Pronghorn you probably will ever see. How about we compare some
animals that we’re familiar with to a Pronghorn?”
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Here’s some familiar animals and how much they weigh:
160 – 196 lbs.
AdultMan
100 – 150 lbs.
NewfoundlandDog
90 – 150 lbs.
Pronghorn
7 – 9 lbs.
DomesticCat
Quarter Horse
1100 – 1300 lbs.
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Hey dad look at these pronghorns one has black markings, but the other doesn’t. Why do these pronghorns not have the same markings and horns?
Click on your response:(A) The males have black markings on their nose and face, as well as, horns while the females don’t.
(B) The Females have black markings on their nose and face while the males don’t.
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“Oh, that’s why this one has horns!”
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“I don’t think male Pronghorns nurse fawns.”
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Here’s a few photographs of Pronghorns. Look for the dark marks along the nose and under the jaw on males. Notice that Females don’t have these marks at all. The male Pronghorns’ horns are made up of a bone which is covered by
a sheath which grows and sheds annually. The females don’t have sheaths over theirs.
A male Pronghorn:A female Pronghorn:
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Click on your response:(A) Yes. Yes they do. (B) Oh no, they have normal
vision like you and me.
So the Pronghorn has all these cool features. What… does it have
super vision too?
Or
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No way! How strong are a Pronghorn’s eyes?
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Wait, humans have good vision, but we aren’t wild
animals. Let’s take another look.
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Pronghorns need to have great vision to survive in the wild. And boy do Pronghorns have great vision. They’re able to see movement up to 4 miles away!
Their eyesight helps them see if predators are approaching so they can move their herd to a safe
location.
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I want to be a Pronghorn! I could spot and outrun
anything!
Well, it’s still early and we’ve got a lot of Zoo to cover, let’s
head towards Elephant Odyssey.
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You’ll run into all kinds of guests here but also be aware of Zoo officials. They want to
make sure you’re providing fun and accurate information. I’m going to check up on
another volunteer really quick. Be right back.
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Hey, so you’re the new interpreter for the Pronghorns? I know you’re still in training but by now you’ve got to know some of the Pronghorns’
basic physical traits. Show me what you’ve learned...
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“Tell me which of these Pronghorns are females?”
Or(A) (B)
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“Now, tell me which of these Pronghorns are females?”
Or(A) (B)
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Drag and drop the appropriate word bubbles on both the cheetah and pronghorn that make them so fast.
Light weight bones
Long tail
Bionic limbs
Light weight bones
Long tail
Bionic limbs
Large heart
Large lungs
Large heart
Large lungs
Springy feet
Springy feet
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The Pronghorn is the second fastest land animal in the world, bested only by the Cheetah. What do they have in common?
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The pronghorn is very good at detecting predators. What sense or senses would a Pronghorn use to
avoid danger?
Click on the correct response:(A) 4 miles with almost 360o field of view
(B) Ultra distance vision (50 miles)
(C) Maximum human distance vision
(D) Microscopic vision
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“A Pronghorn can be compared to a great deal of typical animals. How much do you think a Pronghorn weighs?
Enter a weight range here:
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“I like how you presented information about how
Pronghorns choose territories. But are they this complicated when
choosing partners?”
Lisa says this
Click your response:
(A) The way Females choose mates is actually pretty complex.
(B) The way Males choose mates is actually pretty complex.
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“As complex as this lady?! I don’t believe it!”
1 Sam says this
2 Avatar says this
“Well I wouldn’t know about that, but let’s watch them and
see what we’re talking about.”
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This info board says that female pronghorns use three different ways to choose their
mates.
1 Sam says this
Let’s watch them and see how complicated their selection process is.”
2. Avatar says this
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Sampling
Inciting Quiet
Click on the image of the selection style you would like to learn more about. Then when you feel like you’re ready click the next button.
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Sampling
Herd 1
Herd 2
Herd 3
In Sampling, the female visits different Patriarchal herds to scope out which
male she should mate with.
This usually happens 2-3 months before the mating
month, September.
Think of sampling like trying on clothes before you decide to buy them.
Single tan female
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IncitingHerd 2
Inciting comes in two steps. The female runs
from the men to get them interested. Then the males fight one another for her.
The winner of the fight wins the female.
Think of inciting like playing hard to get.
Step 1
Step 2
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QuietHerd 2
In Quiet selection, the female takes the desired
male away from the herd. This way she can insure
that they will mate without competition.
Think of Quiet like putting something you want on
layaway.
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“So which method is that pronghorn using?
Sam says this
Click on your response:
(A) Inciting (B) Sampling (C) Quiet
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“Oh! It’s kind of like speed-dating!”
Lisa says this
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“But there was no fighting and the male she chose wasn’t isolated from the
herd...That must sampling.”
Sam says this
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“Wait, so which are the other two ways a
female can select a male?”
Lisa says this
Inciting
Sampling
Quiet
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“There we go! The female plays hard to get in inciting and gets the two males to fight. In Quiet selection,
they need some privacy.”
Sam says this
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“That doesn’t make sense. What you said was the inciting doesn’t cause a fight between two males
‘cause that male is all alone. I think it’s the other way around.”
Lisa says this
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“My feet are getting tired. I’m going to take a sit by those
bushes over there.”
“Thanks for your help!” 1 Lisa says this
2 Sam says this
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“I heard you talking to that couple about the Pronghorn’s reproduction. I’m the Pronghorn’s keeper. If you’re the interpreter you should also know about the
Pronghorns’ lifespan. Tell me, how long does a Pronghorn live for?
Zoo keeper Dan says this
Click your response:(A) Less than 15 years (B)More than 30 years
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“Not bad, not bad. The average lifespan is 7-10 years. ”
Zoo keeper dan says this
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“Whoa buddy, the average lifespan is 7-10 years.”
Zoo keeper Dan says this
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“The way I’ve learned to
remember this is by comparing the
Pronghorn’s average lifespan to
other animals.”
Zoo keeper Dan says this
60 Years
70 Years
50 Years
40 Years
30 Years
20 Years
10 Years
Human: 66 years
Pronghorn: 7-10 yearsIndoor Cat: 13-17 years
Domestic Horse: 20-30 years
Take a closer look!
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[the learner is presented a human, a horse and a cat and chooses which they would like to learn about first- A graphic is shown comparing the lifespans which Zoo keeper Dan does some dictation of the information.
Zoo keeper Dan says this
30 Years
20 Years
10 Years
Pronghorn: 7-10 years
Indoor Cat: 13-17 years
Domestic Horse: 20-30 years
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I hope you’ve been paying attention, Zoo keeper Dan really wants his
interpreters to know all about the Pronghorn.
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“Do you remember how long the
Pronghorn lives for?”
30 Years
20 Years
10 Years 12- 15 years
7-10 years
5-6 years
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“Right on! You were listening! Let’s see how well you were
paying attention...”
Zoo keeper Dan says this
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“Aw man, you’ve got to pay attention. The Pronghorn only lives for an average of 7-10 years. Let’s see if you remember the
comparisons better.”
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So how long is the Pronghorns’ lifespan
relative to other animals?
60 Years
70 Years
50 Years
40 Years
30 Years
20 Years
10 Years
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“Its really Interesting how the pronghorn lives a shorter life
than both humans and domestic cats.”
Zoo keeper Dan says this
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“Whoa, even if you can’t remember the comparisons
don’t forget the Pronghorn lives only 7-10 years.”
Zoo keeper Dan says this
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You know, I usually get asked how often it takes for Pronghorn fawns to walk after they’re born. So, how
long do you think it takes after birth for a Pronghorn to stand?
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Click on your response:(A)Probably the Day after the birth
(B) Probably within a few hours
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“That’s right. The fawn must stand quickly after being born so it
doesn’t fall prey to coyotes or mountain lions.”
Zoo keeper Dan says this
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“In the wild that would be a deadly situation. Predators could find the herd and the newborn Pronghorn within a few hours.”
Zoo keeper Dan says this
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1-3 hours
Try remembering these comparisons. They may help you remember the
standing time of the Pronghorn.
1-2 days 1-2 weeks
2-3 months
5-6 months
8-9 months
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Looks like you can answer this question like a pro.
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1-3 hours 1-2 days 1-2 weeks
2-3 months
5-6 months
8-9 months
When does the Pronghorn
begin to walk?
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“You are correct sir! I bet the comparisons might have helped.
Let’s see how well you remembered them.”
Zoo keeper Dan says this
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“Got you! I suggest you remember that fact because I often get asked
that question.”
Zoo keeper Dan says this
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1-3 hours“So how does the standing time of the Pronghorn relate to other
animals?”
1-2 days 1-2 weeks
2-3 months
5-6 months
8-9 months
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“The other animals are less important, as long as you remember that the
Pronghorn walks within hours to avoid becoming prey to coyotes and other
predators.”
Zoo keeper Dan says this
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“Absolutely, don’t forget though that the fawns need to stand and walk quickly to
avoid becoming prey to coyotes and other predators..”
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