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Mountain Lion
MULEDEER
The most commonly seen large animals at both parks, mule deer are
often spotted near the campgrounds at Zion and along the Bryce Canyon scenic
drive, especially in meadows along the edge of the forest. Considered medium-size
as deer go, mule deer are usually reddish brown in summer and gray during the
winter, with patches of white on their rumps and throats year-round. Their most
distinguishing characteristic—which has given them their name—is their pair of
huge, mulelike ears. Bucks can weigh up to 450 pounds, while doe usually weigh
about one-third of that.
