Mule deer are known for migrating through the Great Basin, especially during seasonal changes between winter and summer ranges.

Mule deer are highly migratory animals that travel through the Great Basin, particularly as they move between higher, cooler mountain ranges in the summer and lower, warmer valleys in the winter. This seasonal migration helps them to find adequate food and shelter according to the changing seasons. The Great Basin's diverse habitats provide a range of resources for mule deer, making it an important migration corridor for these animals. Other species like bison and wildebeest are not typically found in the Great Basin.