On average approximately 60% of the donkey's body is made up of water, about 82% of the blood volume is water and even 25% of the weight of bone is water. Donkeys have evolved in semiarid environments and are well adapted to cope with thirst and rapid rehydration (Maloiy 1973). They...
The mule deer is a species most recognizable by its large ears, that resemble those of a mule. They have been called “The Deer of the West” and are considered an iconic example of North American wildlife. Compared to other deer species, they are medium-sized, measuring on average 31-42...
Bucks average about about 200 pounds, does roughly 125. The doe mule deer stands about 3 feet at the shoulders and bucks about 3 1/2 feet. Bucks are the only ones who grow antlers, which fall off and are regrown annually. Bucks and does tend to remain apart except in fall mating. M...
We were discussing the subject of huge Methow bucks in camp this season. Nobody in our camp has seen, nor heard stories of, a 500 lb. mule deer taken in the Methow Valley area. That's not to say it hasn't happened, but if it has it's virtually a secret...which is highly unlik...
Hinny is the offspring of the crossbreeding between a male horse and a female donkey. Hinnies are average sized animals, but they come in many sizes. However, their small size is because of the maternal genes and size of the womb of donkey affects the growth during embryonic stage. Hinnies...
This is a measure of the number of new infections that arise, on average, from the introduction of one infected case into a susceptible population. As such, it provides an indication of the possible scale of an outbreak and the effort required to control it. The R0 of a ‘simple’ ...
Mule deer, (Odocoileus hemionus), a medium-sized, gregarious deer of western North America that derives its name from its large ears. Mule deer also have striking pelage markings, large antlers, and scent glands. Large bucks rarely exceed 95 kg (210 poun