Odocoileus Hemionus

PORE 427 Odocoileus hemionus (Rafinesque, 1817) Public domain scan of drawing, mammals, 19th-century zoological illustration, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Mule Deer (Odocoileus hemionus): average of 4-7 feet in length and 150-200 pounds in weight; primarily variably feed on grasses, forbs, shrubs, and trees; and habitat consists of North-facing slopes that provid More

Mule deer can be found year-round throughout the park. Public domain photograph of a deer, wild animal, wilderness, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Public domain phot More

mule deer at Clark Mountain Public domain photograph of a deer, wild animal, wilderness, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus) and coyote (Canis latrans) stand off at a water tank near Cima Dome

Mule deer behavior in the Cima Dome area. Public domain photograph of a deer, wild animal, wilderness, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Seven mule deer does in the Cima Dome area. Public domain photograph of a deer, wild animal, wilderness, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Public domain photograph of e More

Mule deer in tall grass Public domain photograph of a deer, wild animal, wilderness, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Mule Deer - odocoileus hemionus Public domain photograph of a deer, elk, wild animal,wildlife, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

mule deer Public domain photograph of a deer, wild animal, wilderness, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Public domain photograph of elk, wild animal, nature, wildernes More

Mule deer doe and fawn in Hackberry Mountains area. Public domain photograph of wildlife, animals, wilderness, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Mule deer doe and fawn in Hackberry Mountains area. Public domain photograph of a deer, wild animal, wilderness, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Mule deer in the Cima Dome area. Public domain photograph of a deer, wild animal, wilderness, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Mule deer in winter Public domain photograph of a deer, wild animal, wilderness, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Mule deer fawn in Hackberry Mountains area. Public domain photograph of wildlife, animals, wilderness, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Buck mule deer in Cima Dome area

Drought, development, and natural cycles may play a role in the drop in Mule Deer (Odocoileus hemionus) numbers in the desert areas of Saguaro National Park.

at Paramount by Brendan ONeal Also, known as Mule Deer Scientific name: Odocoileus hemionus

at Paramount by Brendan ONeal Also, known as Mule Deer Scientific name: Odocoileus hemionus

Mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus) are named for their conspicuous ears, which, you've probably guessed, resemble those of a mule. Distinguish this deer from white-tailed deer with just a few comparisons: the ears More

Mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus) are named for their ears, which resemble those of a mule. Distinguish this deer from white-tailed deer most easily by the ears, color of the tail and configuration of antlers. Th More

Female mule deer will often have twin fawns after they've had their first fawn (which is usually a single). Fawns are born in the spring and will stay with their mother during the summer until they are weaned i More

After you notice the large ears characteristic of mule deer, just look for the obviously-black tail.

Mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus) are named for their ears, which resemble those of a mule. Distinguish this deer from white-tailed deer most easily by the ears, color of the tail and configuration of antlers. Th More

These mule deer were spotted near Indian Well Cave. Indigenous to western North America, mule deer are easily recognized by their characteristically-large ears that similar in appearance to a mule. In areas whe More

Though arguments still exist, all recent authorities maintain that the black-tailed deer is a subspecies of the mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus). Black-tailed deer are considered a 'keystone species' in the nati More

Mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus) are named for their ears, which resemble those of a mule. Distinguish this deer from white-tailed deer most easily by the ears, color of the tail and configuration of antlers. Th More

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One mule deer stands in a clearing at the Cant Ranch in the Sheep Rock Unit of the park.

Mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus) are named for their ears, which resemble those of a mule. Distinguish this deer from white-tailed deer most easily by the ears, color of the tail and configuration of antlers. Th More

Fawn mule deer, like fawn of other deer species, are left in protected areas for about a week or so until it can begin to forage with its mother. At the age of about 3 months, the mother will begin to wean the More

Big Bend is home to two distinct species of deer that, at first glance, may appear similar; however, upon closer inspection you'll notice a few key characteristics helpful for identification. Distinguish mule d More

Mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus) are named for their ears, which resemble those of a mule. Distinguish this deer from white-tailed deer most easily by the ears, color of the tail and configuration of antlers. Th More

Mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus) are named for their ears, which resemble those of a mule. Distinguish this deer from white-tailed deer most easily by the ears, color of the tail and configuration of antlers. Th More

Mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus) are named for their ears, which resemble those of a mule. Distinguish this deer from white-tailed deer most easily by the ears, color of the tail and configuration of antlers. Th More

Mule deer prefer forested or brushy habitats. They're easy to see, however, as they have large mule-like ears. This conspicuous adaptation helps the deer, as a prey species, to hear approaching predators.

Mule deer prefer forested or brushy habitats. They're easy to see, however, as they have large mule-like ears. This conspicuous adaptation helps the deer, as a prey species, to hear approaching predators.

Mule deer prefer forested or brushy habitats. They're easy to see, however, as they have large mule-like ears. This conspicuous adaptation helps the deer, as a prey species, to hear approaching predators.

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Two deer walk along Limantour Road on the smoky morning of September 10, 2020.

Mule deer.

Mule deer.

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