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Mule Deer

Odocoileus hemionus

Description:

This deer is fairly large with males weighing 150–300 pounds (68–140 kg); females (does) are smaller. Their coats are typically gray. Antlers can be large with tines forking being typical in adult males.

Habitat:

Generally found in drier, open environments in the American West and Rocky Mountains.

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5 Comments

EmilyMarino
EmilyMarino 11 years ago

What a beautiful portrait! That rack is huge! He's gorgeous!

Maria dB
Maria dB 11 years ago

Wonderful portraits - I like the third photo best

Gordon Dietzman
Gordon Dietzman 11 years ago

Thanks everyone. I've added two more photos to this spotting.

williefromwi
williefromwi 11 years ago

Quite Impressive Gordon.

LeanneGardner
LeanneGardner 11 years ago

Fantastic spot Gordon.

Gordon Dietzman
Spotted by
Gordon Dietzman

Colorado, USA

Spotted on Oct 23, 2011
Submitted on Aug 24, 2012

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