Mule Deer

Description:

The Mule Deer is named for its large, mulelike ears. Groups of Mule Deer can be seen in the Grand Canyon National Park on brushy slopes in the foothills of the mountains where they browse for twigs and buds of woody plants. Spotted fawns, usually twins, are born in spring and stay with their mother for two years. Males leave in their first year.

Habitat:

Mountain forest, wooded hills and valleys, chaparral and brushy deserts. Western United States.

Notes:

Pictured Mule Deer were on the very steep hike going into the valley. Other Mule deer were not afraid of humans as in most National Parks. One woman seeing two Mule Deer near the Visitor Center said, "It must have got loose." Funny!