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Wyoming Hunter Tags Rare Antelope-Mule Deer Crossbreed
Original: Hunter Tags Rare Antelope Mule Deer Crossbreed in Central Wyoming A Wyoming hunter has reportedly harvested what wildlife officials believe may be an extremely rare cross between a pronghorn antelope and a mule deer. The animal was taken Saturday
A hunter in central Wyoming has reportedly harvested an animal that wildlife officials believe may be an extremely rare crossbreed between a pronghorn antelope and a mule deer. The animal was taken on Saturday. Such hybrids are exceptionally uncommon, as the two species differ genetically, and officials are expected to examine the animal to confirm its unusual parentage.
Why now: A suspected extremely rare hybrid between two distinct species being taken by a hunter is a striking wildlife oddity drawing wide attention.
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