Mule Deer

It is named for its ears, which are large like those of the mule. Although capable of running, mule deer are often seen stotting (also called pronking), with all 4 feet coming down together. It is a browser and will typically take over 90% of its diet from shrubs and leaves and the balance from grasses. From that reference point of water consumption they may roam 1 to 2 miles, and typically make their beds in grassy areas beneath trees within such a 1 mile distance radius from both water and forage. Repeated beds will often be scratched to a nearly level surface, about 2 meters in diameter.