What is the difference between a whitetail deer and an elk?

Some common deer species are moose, elk, white-tailed deer, and sambar. For the most part, these species hold more similarities with their cousins than differences, but there are some key distinctions between deer and elk. read more

Mule Deer vs Whitetail Deer. There are several differences between mule deer and whitetail deer, a couple of which are more apparent, and therefore, reliable than the others. The two most distinguishable features of mule deer vs whitetail deer are their faces and rears. Faces: Mule Deer: face is mostly white from eyes to nose, lighter than the rest of their coat. Whitetail Deer: face is primarily brown similar to the color of the entire coat. read more

Whitetail deer, on the other hand, are much smaller, with bucks weighing upwards of 150 pounds, and does weighing upwards of 100 pounds. Elk also live longer, upwards of ten or twelve years. While mule deer can live this long, whitetail deer have shorter lifespans. read more