So.. in the middle of Denver, we have a mule deer

[The Truth Is Here]

Last edited Sun Feb 10, 2019, 06:42 PM - Edit history (1)

That has been a frequent visitor in our backyard. We have some low fences here (no pets) so it can be seen jumping from fence to fence.

Animal Control said to leave it alone. This area is as urban as it can go. The nearest wildlife refuge is about 15 miles northwest of Denver.

Amazing stuff.

Heres the deer:

[red dog 1]

1. Do you have a video cam?

I'd love to see the mule deer.

[The Truth Is Here]

6. Pic from phone

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[red dog 1]

15. Thanks for that

I love deer.

[ZZenith]

2. Is it drought forcing them so far east?

[Laffy Kat]

3. They are everywhere around here.

I live between Broomfield an Boulder and mule deer will gather just about anywhere there is food. Unfortunately they attract lions and coyotes and they also get hit by autos. It's sad. Circle of life, I guess.

[The Truth Is Here]

7. Lafayette?

Was just up on Depot Hill rd about 3 weeks ago

[Laffy Kat]

8. Yes! Are we neighbors?

[The Truth Is Here]

11. Still about 25 minutes from you though

Just down in central denver. I live close to George Washington High School in Denver.

[Laffy Kat]

13. I lived in Cap. Hill during my 20s.

So much to do around there.

[generalbetrayus]

16. I live in Centaur Village West in Lafayette.

I've lived in Lafayette continuously since 1980.

[Laffy Kat]

17. We are sooo close.

We should touch base sometime! I keep wanting to get DU-ers around here together, but it's so hard because I work nights.

[keithbvadu2]

4. Went deer hunting... Got one!

[Fla Dem]

5. What a dear!!!

[red dog 1]

14. Adorable!

Great photo, thanks.

[magicarpet]

9. The deer heard there was a BBQ at your place,...

.... so he stopped by for some fix'ins.

[The Truth Is Here]

10. While it is true that our grill is year round

We only use it twice a week during the winter and it is almost always steak or salmon... .

[magicarpet]

12. No venison on that grill,.. they may find the backyard BBQ somewhat offensive....

[SunSeeker]

18. Careful. That deer acting so fearless may have fatal CWD.

Experts Warn Fatal ‘Zombie’ Deer Disease Could Spread To Humans

By Nina Golgowski

02/12/2019 02:37 PM ET

Health experts are warning that a fatal infectious disease that is spreading across the country among deer, elk and moose may be transmittable to humans.

Chronic wasting disease (CWD), which is described as a progressive, fatal disease that affects the brain, spinal cord and other tissues of animals, has been documented in at least 24 states as of January, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.

The disease, which can take years for symptoms to appear after infection, is believed to spread through bodily fluids like feces, saliva, blood, or urine, by both direct and indirect contact in the environment. There are no treatments or vaccines.

The symptoms, which have been compared to those of zombies, may include drastic weight loss, stumbling, lack of coordination, listlessness, drooling, excessive thirst or urination, drooping ears, lack of fear of people, and aggression.

https://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/us_5c62db95e4b0b50014a9f198/amp