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Red Deer

Cervus elaphus

Photo by stuhall
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Field Notes

Description:

Red deer or Mule deer?

Species ID Suggestions

white-tailed deer

Odocoileus virginianus

Red Deer

Cervus elaphus

Comments (6)

The long, white tail, the white neck patch and the white "ring" of fur around the nose are all traits that should help you distinguish white-tailed deer from other deer species. Also, red deer are a European species and mule deer aren't found east of Saskatchewan. Hope that helps!
I would say that the ears don't look large enough to be a mule deer.

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