Correct the answer to question 2 is B!Reasoning:Mule deer or 'Burro deer' (Odocoileus hemionus) and white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) are different species usually described as 'cousins'. These two species are remarkably distinct from one another in their ecology, biology and behavior.

MULE DEER

  General Appearance: dark gray/brown in color

  large 'mule' like ears

  tail is thin with a black tip and is usually held in a dropped position

  buck's (the adult male) antlers are smaller in size and form to equal

  forks

Mule deer have a unique gait (way of moving on their feet) called 'stotting'. Stotting is a bounding leap where all four feet are off the ground at the same time. Biologists have many different theories about the evolution of stotting. Some of the theories suggest that it, 1) it confuses the predator and therefore gives the deer a chance to excape, and/or 2) stotting attracts other mule deer to stott and therefore the predator cannot focus on one particular deer.

  General Appearance: dark/reddish tan in color

  small short ears

  tail is white without a black tip

  buck's antlers are curved forward with a number of points

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White-tailed deer when they are surprised or excited erect their tails like a flag. Biologists have many different theories about the reason for this behavior. Some of the theories suggest that; 1) it lets a predator know that the deer has spotted them and therefore the predator loses the element of surprise, and/or 2) it is a signal that communicates a danger warning for other deer in the area.

  Fun Deer Facts that are true for both species:

  1. They are excellent swimmers, however rarely use this as a means to escape from a predator. AMAZING!

  2. Fawns have white spots on their sides and back that dissapear between 3 and 4 months of age.

  3. Both species usually live for about 10 years in the wild.

  4. An adult deer's mass can range from 125 lbs to 300 lbs. WOW!

WHITE-TAILED DEER