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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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By Stephanie Smith

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Uploaded Oct 12, 2012. Captured Aug 11, 2007 19:05 in 37047 U.S. 550, Montrose, CO 81403, USA.
  • Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT
  • f/10.0
  • 1/125s
  • ISO400
  • 263mm