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mule deer
noun
: a long-eared deer (Odocoileus hemionus) of western North America that is larger and more heavily built than the white-tailed deer
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Moose and whitetails have been shedding since January, followed by mule deer in February and elk through March.
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Kris Millgate, Outdoor Life, 5 Feb. 2025
Many animals — from Arctic hares to mule deer — use what researchers call stopover points.
—Christine Peterson, Vox, 23 Dec. 2024
The dense foliage and nutrient-rich soil create a habitat that supports a wide array of species, including black bears, elk, mule deer, foxes and over 100 bird species.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
The propensity to look for good food and escape bad weather conditions is one of wildlife’s oldest adaptations and most often documented in more visible species like mule deer in the American West, wildebeest in Sub-Saharan Africa, and caribou in northern Canada.
—Christine Peterson, Vox, 23 Dec. 2024
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Kris Millgate, Outdoor Life, 5 Feb. 2025
Many animals — from Arctic hares to mule deer — use what researchers call stopover points.
—Christine Peterson, Vox, 23 Dec. 2024
The dense foliage and nutrient-rich soil create a habitat that supports a wide array of species, including black bears, elk, mule deer, foxes and over 100 bird species.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
The propensity to look for good food and escape bad weather conditions is one of wildlife’s oldest adaptations and most often documented in more visible species like mule deer in the American West, wildebeest in Sub-Saharan Africa, and caribou in northern Canada.
—Christine Peterson, Vox, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Mule deer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mule%20deer. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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