Mexican pronghorn
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Antilocapra americana mexicana

The Mexican pronghorn (Antilocapra americana mexicana ) is a pronghorn native to Mexico. It was found in the United States (in Arizona), but is considered extirpated there.

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With the Mexican pronghorn being an endangered species due to habitat destruction, overgrazing, poaching, and fencing of ranches, efforts have been made to reintroduce them into Mexico. One introduced Mexican pronghorns into Coahuila; it determined the amount of feed that these animals need, which includes focusing on forbs, as they are the most desired feed source. Further things that can be done to help the reintroduction of this subspecies include inserting man-made water sources, reducing the amount of grazing in reintroduction areas, and minimizing fence use.

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After reintroduction of the Mexican pronghorn, the next step is to start the conservation process. Historically, poaching was one of the factors that led them to becoming endangered, but hunting can be one of the best and most practical conservation methods. Once healthy herds are established, management plans can be implemented by the state the animals fall within. This will allow herds to remain genetically viable and contributes money back to the state. Other ways are contributing money and service to conservation organizations like the National Wildlife Federation.

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References

1. Mexican pronghorn Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mexican_pronghorn
2. Mexican pronghorn on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/1677/115056938

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