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Built for Speed

- A Year in the Life of Pronghorn

About Built for Speed

North America's fastest mammal, the pronghorn can accelerate explosively from standing to a top speed of 60 miles per hour-but it can also cruise at 45 mph for many miles. What accounts for the speed of this extraordinary animal? And what is it like to be a field biologist dedicating 20 years to studying this species? Byers answers these questions.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780674011427
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 256
  • Published:
  • September 14, 2003
  • Dimensions:
  • 140x178x27 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 458 g.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: December 26, 2024
Extended return policy to January 30, 2025

Description of Built for Speed

North America's fastest mammal, the pronghorn can accelerate explosively from standing to a top speed of 60 miles per hour-but it can also cruise at 45 mph for many miles. What accounts for the speed of this extraordinary animal? And what is it like to be a field biologist dedicating 20 years to studying this species? Byers answers these questions.

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