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The name "California Mule Deer" comes from their large, mule-like ears which, along with their black-tipped tail, make them easily distinguishable from other deer species. With a lifespan that can reach up to 22 years, these deer are built for endurance and adaptability, showcasing an impressive ability to navigate the diverse terrains of ...
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O. h. peninsulae – Baja or Peninsular mule deer; found across the majority of the state of Baja California Sur, Mexico. [21] O. h. sheldoni – Tiburón Island mule deer, also called the venado bura de Tiburón in Spanish. This deer is only found on Tiburón Island, Mexico, in the Gulf of California. [22] Black-tailed deer group:
The black-tailed deer lives along the Pacific coast from Santa Barbara County, California north to southeastern Alaska. East of the Cascade Range and Sierra Nevada in Washington, Oregon and California, black-tailed deer are replaced by phenotypically different mainland mule deer, the latter being much larger, with lighter pelage, more prominent rump patches and larger ears. [2]
Los Padres National Forest is a United States national forest in southern and central California. Administered by the United States Forest Service, Los Padres includes most of the mountainous land along the California coast from Ventura to Monterey, extending inland. Elevations range from sea level to 8,847 feet (2,697 m). [2]
Deer populations began to move into the southern portions of moose range in the early 1900s following changes in climate, [11] logging, mining, forest fires, and increasing human development. [1] [10] High-quality deer habitat associated with these changes has led to dramatic increases in deer abundance in these regions. [1] [10]
The presence of neurofibrillary tangles in the brain is one of the key hallmarks of Alzheimer’s disease. These irregular clumps of protein are closely associated with disease progression.
The Cedros Island mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus cerrosensis) is a subspecies of mule deer [2] found only on Cedros Island off the coast of Baja California. Only about 50 individuals remain, with no captive population. Its behavior is similar to that of other subspecies of mule deer. The subspecies is threatened by feral dogs and poaching. [1] [3]