Additional information
Common Name | Mule Deer |
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Comments | Essentially a solitary species, mule deer often form herds during mating season and winter. They feed mostly on shrubs, twigs and grasses. Males shed antlers January-March. |
Scientific Name | Odocoileus hemionus |
Habitat | Open forests and wooded river valleys, chaparral. |
Size | To 7.5 ft. (2.3 m) |