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Mule Deer

Meet the mule deer, a cool animal from western North America with super-sized ears!

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Grand Canyon National Park: Mule Deer Winter Browse 1602

Grand Canyon National Park: Mule Deer Winter Browse 1602

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Mule deer bucks in velvet Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge
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Mule Deer Along Lake McDonald
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Key Facts

Scientific Name
Odocoileus hemionus.
Habitat
Western North America, including forests, mountains, and deserts.
Diet
Herbivore - eats leaves, twigs, and flowers.
Fun Fact
They are named after mules because of their very large ears.

Who Are These Big-Eared Buddies?

Mule deer are special animals that live in western North America. They got their name because their ears are HUGE, just like a mule's! Imagine ears as big as your hands! These deer are super good at hearing faraway sounds, which helps them stay safe from other animals. They are brown and white, and they love to munch on plants.

Where Do They Hang Out?

You can find mule deer in lots of places out west! They like to live in forests, near mountains, and even in deserts. They are found in states like California, Texas, and up to Canada. Sometimes, people have even brought them to islands far away, like Hawaii! They are very good at living in different kinds of homes.

What's for Dinner?

Mule deer are herbivores, which means they only eat plants. They love to nibble on leaves, twigs, and even flowers. They are like nature's little gardeners, always looking for tasty green snacks. They spend a lot of their day looking for food and chewing it up. They don't eat meat at all!

Mule Deer Superpowers!

One amazing thing about mule deer is how they move. When they are scared, they can jump really high and far, almost like a bouncy ball! They also have great eyesight and can see things from far away. Their big ears help them hear danger coming from a long way off, so they can run away fast.

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