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White Tail Deer

Odocoileus virginianus

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For some reason I am torn between whether or not this is a deer or an elk. I leaned towards deer. Let me know if it's incorrect. Saw this while backpacking.

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Hema  Shah
Hema Shah 10 years ago

I think that it an elk. Wait for others opinion.

Colorado, USA

Spotted on Mar 8, 2014
Submitted on Mar 8, 2014

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