Fawn
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Animal Age
A fawn refers specifically to a young deer, not an adult. A group of fawns played while the older deer watched.
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Species Specific
The term 'fawn' is not used for the young of all animals, only for deer. The fawn stumbled as it followed its mother through the woods.
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Wildlife Context
Fawn is often used in discussions about nature, wildlife, and hunting. The wildlife sanctuary protects fawns and other forest creatures.