Renue Facts

Fleet-footed pronghorns are among the speediest animals in North America. They can run at more than 53 miles (86 kilometers) an hour. They are not as fast as cheetahs but can maintain a fast speed for longer periods of time. When a cheetah has run out of energy a pronghorn is still going.
Herds of pronghorns migrate over 150 miles one way. Their trip is difficult and requires crossing fence lines, private property, and busy roads.
The meal of choice for this speedy herbivore is generally grass, sagebrush, and other vegetation. They digest their food twice. The food passes through their stomach once and then is regurgitated (cud). This process allows the pronghorn to break their food into smaller bits so more nutrients are absorbed.
Pronghorns have large eyes and excellent vision that help them see predators from far away.
In the spring, females give birth to one or two young, which can outrun a human after just a few days.

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How does the pronghorn represent Renue (Rest, Nutrition, and Exercise)?

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2. While the cheetah is faster than a pronghorn, the pronghorn has more endurance. How can you relate this to rest, nutrition, and exercise? What benefits have come to you when you take care of your body and master physical habits?

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The pronghorn migrates hundreds of miles and its trip is often grueling requiring traveling through private property and crossing busy roads. What are some choices you can make today to get more rest, nutrients, and exercise that will help you in your ‘travels’? What obstacles do you foresee that will keep you from developing better physical habits? How can you overcome them?

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Pronghorns are herbivores and eat prairie grass, sage brush, and other vegetation. What are your favorite fruits and vegetables to eat? What benefits have you experienced as you have made a conscious effort to eat more fruits and vegetables?

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Set a personal goal this week. After all you have learned, what would you like to do differently to help you master your body and physical habits? How can you get more adequate rest, better nutrition, and create a regular exercise routine?

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