Native prairie grasses produce deep roots, which help them recover after being eaten or burned in a fire. This exhibit is based on a remnant of moist mixed-grass prairie north of Swift Current.

The fastest mammals in North America, adult Pronghorns can avoid most predators by simply running away. With their long, slim legs and an over-sized heart, they can reach speeds over 85 kilometres per hour in short bursts. They also have exceptional vision, thanks to their large, wide-set eyes.

The sharp spines of the Prickly-pear Cactus offer protection from grazing mammals that would love to munch on its fleshy, water-filled pads. The pads of this plant are really jointed stems, and the spines are modified leaves! Often hidden in dense grass, the Prickly-pear bursts into view from mid-June to July, producing clumps of waxy, lemon-yellow flowers.