PANHANDLE — A new study of an ancient species in the state is on its way.
Researchers with the Nebraska Game and Parks caught 80 pronghorn in February to tag them and track their migration. The $175,000 study is a partnership with the University of Nebraska, and many landowners in the panhandle. Why regular citizens? Because the animal is known to damage farmers’ crops and fences.
The prehistoric animal is the world’s second-fastest animal, the longest living on in North America, and most closely related to giraffes.
The last study of pronghorn was in 2021, with considerably less advanced technology.
This study will end in 2023.
