Blacktail

/ˈblæktəɪl/ noun

Definition

A type of deer found in western North America, named for its dark-colored tail, also called a mule deer.

Etymology

From 'black' + 'tail,' a descriptive compound coined in American English to identify this subspecies by its most distinctive visual feature.

Kelly Says

Blacktail deer have ears so large they're sometimes called mule deer—and those huge ears help them hear predators AND regulate body temperature in their environment!

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