Survival
The major predators of this deer are humans and large carnivores such as mountain lions, black bears, Wolves, and coyotes. Mule deer are not aggressive, so they rely on their high alertiveness and natural camouflage to avoid predators.
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Famous quotes containing the word survival:
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