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Colombian Black Tailed Deer

Odocoileus hemionus columbianus

Photo by HemaShah
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foothills

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Columbian Black-Tailed Deer

Odocoileus hemionus columbianus
Jellis
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Comments (4)
HemaShah
Karen Pucan,this link might answer some of your questions! http://www.suwanneeriverranch.com/WTinfoL.htm
HemaShah
yes ,you are correct Jellis. I have to still upload a few more pics.
Jellis
Almost all wild deer in California are Mule Deer, this is one of subspecies which covers 75% of the state
MrsPbio
Curious... What are the main ID characteristics of this spp. Compared to a white tailed deer? I'd honestly never heard of this species (but I've only been west if the Rockies once - when I was 10.... )

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