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Mule Deer

Odocoileus hemionus

Habitat:

We live in pine forest in the foothills of Denver.

Notes:

These 4 bucks look like they've just lost their antlers, and the first one seems to have some wear and tear! They were down below our deck for a couple hours, just enjoying the beautiful day! I have to say the 3 laying with their legs splayed make me think of giant kangaroos!! (those ears help!!) ;-)

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7 Comments

KristaHerman
KristaHerman 12 years ago

It is interesting to see the Buck without their antlers. Great series.

ChristyHolland
ChristyHolland 12 years ago

Thanks all...yes, I think he's old with that many scars...look at his split ear too!

TanyaGuiler
TanyaGuiler 12 years ago

Cool spotting, Interesting scarring on the one.

Maria dB
Maria dB 12 years ago

Great series!

Sachin Zaveri
Sachin Zaveri 12 years ago

Nice, and agree with you on seems to be giant kangaroos pose,

ChristyHolland
ChristyHolland 12 years ago

Ya...I put one more picture that didn't load...of him...he was a beauty...the other 3 looked younger...the 5th pic shows some of the scarring...I think he's old and master of his domain...that's why he's alone... ;-)

EmilyMarino
EmilyMarino 12 years ago

Oh wow! This male looks like he's missing something... He looks a little rough around the edges from the rut. I bet it's nice to not carry that weight around for a while!

ChristyHolland
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ChristyHolland

Golden, Colorado, USA

Spotted on Mar 16, 2012
Submitted on Mar 16, 2012

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