Species Profile

Odocoileus hemionus

Category
🐾 Mammals

Mule Deer

The mule deer ( Odocoileus hemionus ) is a deer indigenous to western North America; it is named for its ears, which are large like those of the mule. The several subspecies include the black-tailed deer.

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