Mule Deer in Utah
by Cindy Murphy - NightVisions
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Mule Deer in Utah
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Cindy Murphy - NightVisions
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We saw this Mule deer on the way to Gates Lake in UT. Mule deer Odocoileus hemionus are found throughout Utah in many types of habitats, including neighborhoods and backyards. The mule deer gets its name from the size of its mule-like ears. It is the smallest member of the deer family in Utah. Mule deer are extremely popular game animals in Utah. The breeding season, called “rut,” occurs in mid-November. Female deer, called does, typically give birth to one or two offspring in late spring or early summer. Only the males, or bucks, have antlers. They are shed every year. Mule deer migrate annually from high mountain habitats where they summer, to lower elevations in the winter, to avoid deep snow and to find food. Mule deer are the primary food source for cougars in Utah. As such, cougars follow deer during their annual migrations. They can be seen throughout the year and are mainly active at dusk and dawn. In winter, they may be active throughout the day. img163-c9347c
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November 5th, 2016
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