A mule deer’s defining characteristic is its large ears, which are about three-fourths the length of the head. All deer at Bearizona have come from somewhere in the state of Arizona.
Their Behavior
When fawns are young, mom will bed the baby down and leave them hidden while they go graze. Well-meaning humans often stumble upon the hidden baby, think they are abandoned, and intervene. Most likely mom is nearby and just waiting for the humans to leave before returning to her offspring.
Did You Know?
When running, deer sometimes bound in a motion called “stotting,” in which all four hooves push off the ground at the same time.
