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Mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus) are a species of deer indigenous to the western part of North America (Canada, USA & Mexico). They take their name from their large ears - which somewhat resemble those of mules and are noticeably larger than those of their Eastern North American cousins the White-tailed deer.
They are most common in the area of the Rocky Mountains. Mule deer antlers are bifurcated; they "fork" as they grow, rather than branching from a single main beam, as is the case with white-tails. They also tend to be bigger than White-tailed deer.
- Mule deer bucks normally weigh 55-150 kg (121-331 lb), averaging around 92 kg (203 lb), although trophy specimens may weigh up to 210 kg (460 lb) - which approaches the size of an adult Wapiti (North American Elk)
- White-tail bucks usually weigh 45 kilograms (100 lb), but in rare cases, bucks in excess of 125 kilograms (275 lb) have been recorded
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∙ 6y agoMule deer (Odocoileus hemionus) are a species of deer indigenous to the western part of North America (Canada, USA & Mexico). They take their name from their large ears - which somewhat resemble those of mules and are noticeably larger than those of their Eastern North American cousins the White-tailed deer.
They are most common in the area of the Rocky Mountains. Mule deer antlers are bifurcated; they "fork" as they grow, rather than branching from a single main beam, as is the case with white-tails. They also tend to be bigger than White-tailed deer.
- Mule deer bucks normally weigh 55-150 kg (121-331 lb), averaging around 92 kg (203 lb), although trophy specimens may weigh up to 210 kg (460 lb) - which approaches the size of an adult Wapiti (North American Elk)
- White-tail bucks usually weigh 45 kilograms (100 lb), but in rare cases, bucks in excess of 125 kilograms (275 lb) have been recorded
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Are mule deers carnivores?
Mule deer are herbivores
Do coyotes eat mule deers?
yes
What do mule deers eat?
mostly grass
Are deer native to Tennessee?
The white-tailed deer is common in Tennessee. Another deer that can be found here is the mule deer. Mule deers have larger ears than the white-tailed deers.
Animals that live in mountains?
mule mountain lions deers bears snakes
Is deers correct?
Not usually. Deer is both singular (one) and plural (many). As is moose.Deers can be used as a plural form of the word deer. If there are several types of deers in the same area than you can use the plural, deers. For example, If there is a field full of mule deer then you use deer, but if there are a mix of mule deer and white tail deer, you would use deers.
How do deer find their food?
Deers just eat grass and plants that they find.
How long is a mule deers tail?
I don't know any EXACT measurments, but I think its like, 5 to 7 inches long.
Are mule deers dangerous?
Deer- including mule deer, CAN be dangerous to people. Bucks use their antlers as weapons, and both Bucks and Does use their hooves as weapons. Remember that wild animals are just that- wild animals- they are not tame pets. Keep your distance.
How many breads of deer are there?
There are seven types of deers!! 1. Axis Deer 2. Fallow Deer 3. General 4. Mule Deer 5. Red Deer 6. Reindeer 7. White Tailed Deer Well there you go that is all the deers.
What types of deer are there in Utah?
There are about four different types of deer in Utah. The deers in Utah are the female and male mule deer and the female and male white-tailed deer.
Are deers endandered?
There may be a few sub-species that are endangered, but common white tailed and mule dear are actually overpopulated in many areas and considered a nuisance, especially in the suburbs.
