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fawns

  • plural
    of fawn.
    fawn
    noun
    a young deer, especially an unweaned one.

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In recent days, AFP journalists have seen roe deer and fawns looking disorientated in the middle of scorched and barren woodland.

From Barron's Jul. 30, 2026

However, biologists say that’s not nearly enough, given that each doe produces two fawns each year.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 1, 2023

“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

Crownpoint stood before his doe and his three spotted fawns, and the family watched as the robot approached with the gosling on her shoulder.

From "The Wild Robot" by Peter Brown