Wildlife

Pronghorn Migration Welfare

Pronghorn undertake one of North America's longest land migrations, facing increasing threats from fencing, roads, and habitat loss.

Key Facts

Pronghorn migrate up to 300 km between summer and winter ranges in Wyoming
They cannot jump fences and require wildlife crossings or fence modifications to pass
Roads and development have fragmented traditional migration corridors significantly
Climate change is altering plant phenology, affecting food availability at key migration stages
Migration corridor protection is critical to pronghorn population welfare and survival

Welfare Considerations

Pronghorn migration is a fundamental behavioural need that provides access to seasonal food and safe wintering grounds. Protecting and restoring migration corridors is an essential welfare and conservation intervention.

What You Can Do

Support wildlife migration corridor conservation projects in the American West
Advocate for fence modification programmes that allow wildlife passage
Engage with land management agencies about wildlife crossing infrastructure
Learn about the ecology and behavioural needs of migratory wildlife
Support organisations mapping and protecting pronghorn migration routes