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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. Two subspecies of mule deer are grouped into the black-tailed deer.

Similar species: Even-toed Ungulates
Species identified by Stephanie Smith
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Uploaded Oct 11, 2012. Captured Nov 29, 2006 18:05 in 37055 S Hwy 550, Montrose, CO 81403, USA.
  • Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL
  • f/5.6
  • 1/100s
  • ISO100
  • 300mm