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Running away while keeping the tail down is the first reaction of a frightened mule deer [Odocoileus hemionus]. One of the functions of the tail is communication among deer. Thus a mule deer with the tail kept down is communicating to other mule deer alarm, danger, escape, hide.
A mule deer's tail is black-tipped. So when fleeing, the deer gives predators the impression of an escaping bull's-eye, because of the whiteness of the rump just above and to each side of the black-tipped tail.
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How do Mule deer shelter?
What kind of shelter do mule deer have?
Are mule deer carnivores or herbivores?
Mule deer are herbivores
What speed does a mule deer run?
I think a mule deer can run 35mph.
Is a mule deer a herbivore carnivore or omnivore?
a mule deer is a herbivore.a herbivore
What is the latin name for mule deer?
Odocoileus hemionus is the Latin name for a mule deer. The mule deer are commonly found in western North America.
Where can one learn to go mule deer hunting?
The only people who can learn to go mule deer hunting are people who are hunters and have hunting licenses. They must have a hunting licenses and a gun permit first before they can learn to go mule deer hunting.
What is largest deer?
Mule Deer
Describe a mule deer?
a mule deer is called a buck or just a deer
What does mule deer eat?
Mule deer are herbivores, so they eat stuff like grass, bushes, and shrubs.
Is mule deer endangered?
Most species of mule deer are neither endangered or threatened. However, the Cedros Island mule deer is classified as an endangered species.
How did the mule deer get its name?
The mule deer got its name from its large mule-like ears. Its large mule-like ears are usually one-quarter larger than those of the white-tailed deer.
How does a mule deer's fur change in winter?
A mule deer's fur turns color in winter.
