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Mule deer, Odocoileus hemionus, are among the most readily seen mammals on the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. In this photo, a doe and her fawn are browsing on a young juniper tree. Surefooted and nimble, mule deer travel in and out of the canyon with ease as food and water dictate. The earliest trails into the canyon were likely built along deer paths. Mule deer are readily distinguished by their large ears. NPS video by Michael Quinn.

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