A Deer Migration You Have to See to Believe | National Geographic

Researchers have only recently found the longest large mammal migration in the continental United States: Mule deer migrate 150 miles (241 kilometers) in western Wyoming each year. And it's no easy task for them—barriers include highways, fences, tough terrain, and bodies of water. In this video by Joe Riis, a National Geographic grantee and regular contributor, see the modern-day obstacles mule deer overcome to make the migratory trek that they likely have been making for generations.

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[richardabrain]

In the early 1970s I was living in Alamosa Colorado and actually witnessed the migration through the valley, east of town one evening, and there were more than 500 mule deer in a massive body migrating towards the south. Could not believe the sea of antlers and bodies as they blocked the only main highway, while we were on the way to Walsenberg pass going to Trinidad. The local older people knew about this annual migration but never spoke of it. Have never seen anything like that since.

[atypical_moto]

This species discrimination needs to stop. These deer deserve to walk down a sidewalk just like our children.

[CharlestonVic]

Those vocalizations while crossing water: "It's COLD! It's Effing COLD! Just do it!"

[herbrothersoutdoors]

Wonderful documentary! Hope these routes are protected forever.

[dextraze]

Many people have lived in the inner cities all their life and have not had the opportunity to watch a migration, so I personally am thankful this video brings to me such beauty.

[caseroj]

Wow!!!! That's so cool. It's not every day you get an intimate look at these animals and observe their behavior without human hunting pressure. I too was surprised by their vocalizations as they crossed the river. Kudos to the Wyoming Migration Initiative for undertaking such a valuable study. Supporting research projects like this is one of the reasons I joined RMEF. Well done!

[birdyncrew]

The vocalizations, are the youngun' asking "Are we There Yet?"

[martykroenecke]

Hats off to the camera crew! It had to be overwhelming to figure out the migration route and get the cameras placed to get such awesome video. Please do more.

[yogayantra]

The quality of the photos is remarkable.

[pol]

Roads and fences should never prevent animals from migrating. Crossing points should be put in place where necessary.

[muzikluvahj.]

Love to see that we humans haven't left too big of a footprint yet, to where it stops beautiful, and natural things like this from happening. Great footage, thanks for sharing.

[lynnclark]

Yes, I agree the vocalization made me go back 20 seconds to hear again and again to enjoy. Some of the babies were small. Thank you for sharing this with us.

[BuffaloBilagaana]

I grew up in this area. I have known about this migration my entire life. There are deer crossings, fences, and warning lights that have been in place for around 50 years to prevent road depredation during this migration. This feels like another urban PHD looking to get published and tell us something we already knew.

[pagenovella]

No nations, borders, no fences, no doors, no walls, no clothes, no skin ... no barriers for any life! We're all ONE. We're all a SINGULARITY. No sexes, no breeds, no races, no species, no discrimination between creatures! #EQUALITYISMYRELIGION!

[rebeccahenderson]

This is excellent information. Landowners need to allow migratory animals, birds, bees and butterflies the freedom of movement and native plants to eat on their way.

[williamblowers]

Great job showing the migration . Hope this helps us understand how to keep these animals safe and plentiful .

[Quercusssss]

The impact of our fracturing and division of the land on local wildlife is enormous

[danielhall]

It's people like you that make it possible for these animals to do their migration keep doing the good job

[patricioaviles]

instead going to war all over the world we should take care of this beauty

[driver]

Amazing for sure. Thank you for posting