Mule Deer
Odocoileus hemionus
With temps over 100 degrees, these bucks were a few of a larger group that were resting under a large shade tree. Not sure why one of the bucks had such deformed antlers.
Rocky Mountain Arsenal NWR
Colorado
Sony Alpha7III ,Sony FE Telephoto 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM OSS
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