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During that time when the mother is out feeding, the fawns have been known to hide in underbrush, according to the Park Service.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2025

“Bears, coyotes and bobcats may take fawns, but humans are by and large the only predators of deer.”

From Washington Post • Dec. 23, 2021

When food sources are plentiful, female deer produce more milk and fawns grow faster, Wolfer said.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 23, 2021

The Zoo: Bronx Tales A herd of Bactrian deer fawns are introduced to a new habitat.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 16, 2021

“I mean, he drones on about famous ex-pupils a bit, and he absolutely fawns on McLaggen because he’s so well-connected, but he gave us some really nice food and he introduced us to Gwenog Jones.”

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling