Nature

Mule Deer Family Rituals

Season 32 Episode 15 | 2m 37s

A profound moment of bonding occurs for Joe Hutto when mule deer Rag Tag, the doe herd leader's daughter, begins to groom him, something that only occurs within a deer family. During his seven year journey of bonding with a wild mule deer herd, Joe Hutto came to appreciate the animals' profound intelligence, particularly during displays of curiosity. Touching the Wild airs Wednesday, April 16 at 8

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