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Yellowstone National Park
P is for Pronghorn
A Pronghorn stands in a grassy meadow.

 

Pronghorn are the fastest runners in Yellowstone. When they need to, they can run at 70 miles per hour (113 kph) for three to four minutes. That's as fast as most cars go on the highway.

 
Roosevelt Arch at Yellowstone's North Entrance  

Did You Know?
The Roosevelt Arch is located at the North Entrance to Yellowstone National Park. The cornerstone of the arch was laid by President Theodore Roosevelt.

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Last Updated: July 10, 2007 at 15:44 EST