mule deer

American  

noun

1. a deer, Odocoileus hemionus, of western North America, having large ears and a gray coat.

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mule deer British  

noun

1. a W North American deer, Odocoileus hemionus, with long ears and a black-tipped tail

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Etymology

Origin of mule deer

An Americanism dating back to 1795–1805

Example Sentences

McIntosh has watched mule deer since he was a kid.

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Santa Catalina Island’s mule deer are back in the crosshairs.

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Scientists are now studying about 14 coyotes that live there, all of them related, to see how they interact with the island’s once-plentiful mule deer.

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That said, these two sites are a true escape, and you’ll likely see wildlife like mule deer and hear the howls of coyotes.

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More than any other animal, mule deer cause more injuries to visitors in the park, according to a National Park Service Instagram post.

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