Corona in Queens in Queens County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Pronghorn: Masters of Migration

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 6, 2022

1. Pronghorn: Masters of Migration Marker

Inscription.
Long Distance Migrators
Pronghorn in and around Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks have the longest migration route of any land mammal between Canada and Argentina. Each year they migrate close to 300 miles.

Pronghorn
Antilocapra americana

Range: North America and Canada
Habitat: grasslands, brushlands
Diet: cactus, grasses, plants
Litter size: 1-2 offspring

We're Protecting Pronghorn Pathways
Tracking data from our field scientists showed a critical issue with the pronghorn pathways — roads. The Wildlife Conservation Society helped to create new wildlife animals safe passage across the busy highways that cut through Yellowstone Park.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Environment • Parks & Recreational Areas • Roads & Vehicles.

Location. 40° 44.694′ N, 73° 50.899′ W. Marker is in Queens, New York, in Queens County. It is in Corona. It can be reached from Zoo Bridge east of Zoo Path, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 11 Zoo Bridge, Corona NY 11368, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in New York City.

It is also in the American Northeast.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

the Western Hemisphere,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this

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marker: Bison: An American Icon Saved (within shouting distance of this marker); Zoos Working Together (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Thick-billed Parrot (about 400 feet away); We're Working to Save Andean Bears (about 400 feet away); Our twin Andean bear cubs were born on July 28, 2021 (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Our twin Andean bear cubs were born on July 28, 2021 (about 400 feet away); A Natural Nest (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Andean Bear (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Queens.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Andean Bear (was about 400 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 6, 2022

2. Pronghorn: Masters of Migration Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 14, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 193 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 14, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.