Desert Mule Deer

Odocoileus hemionus eremicus

These deer were seen at dawn from the Overton Trail at Cave Creel Regional Park, Maricopa Co., Arizona. 11 June 2011.

Mule Deer are primarily browsers feeding especially on shrubs and desert trees.

Notice the very large ears (effective heat dissipaters?). Mule Deer have white on the rump and tail has black at tip.

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More Information/References:

• The Mammals of Texas - Online Edition
• Google Images
• Google Scholar Literature Search
• Book Reference: Mammals of Arizona (1986), D. F. Hoffmeister, Univ. of Arizona Press.