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Prickly Pear Cactus

Mule Deer Doe Enjoys Prickly Pear Cactus at Black Mesa

September 4, 2024 by Steve Creek
Mule Deer After Eating The Fruit Of A Prickly Pear Cactus

I observed a Mule Deer Doe eating prickly pear cactus near Lake Carl Etling. Learn how these cacti become a valuable food source for mule deer in arid environments.

Categories Oklahoma Wildlife Locations Tags Black Mesa State Park, deer diet, Desert Habitat, Lake Carl Etling, mule deer, Nature Photography, Oklahoma wildlife, Prickly Pear Cactus, Wildlife behavior 1 Comment

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