Observations of captive Rocky Mountain mule deer behavior

Authors

Douglas K. Halford, Colorado State University, Fort Collins
W. John Arthur III, Colorado State University, Fort Collins
A. William Alldredge, Colorado State University, Fort Collins

Abstract

Observations were made on the behavior of a captive herd of Rocky Mountain mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus hemionus). Comparisons in general behavior patterns were made between captive and wild deer. Similar behavior was exhibited by captive and wild deer. Captive deer (as well as other species) may be useful for study of certain behavioral aspects of their wild counterparts.

Recommended Citation

Halford, Douglas K.; Arthur, W. John III; and Alldredge, A. William (1987) "Observations of captive Rocky Mountain mule deer behavior," Great Basin Naturalist: Vol. 47: No. 1, Article 11.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/gbn/vol47/iss1/11