If you stumble upon a wobbly-legged baby in the woods with big ears and spots on its back, you might wonder, what is a baby deer called ?

The word you're looking for is "fawn." These young deer are built for survival from the moment of birth, even if they don't look it.

What Is a Fawn?

A baby deer is called a fawn, and it usually weighs 4.5 to 9 lb (2 to 4 kg) at birth. Most fawns are born in late spring or early summer—May through July—and often come in pairs. Twins are typical, but triplets can happen when conditions are ideal.

White-tailed deer fawns are the most common deer species in North America. They sport white spots on a reddish-brown coat, which helps them blend into the forest floor. This camouflage is essential because fawns can't outrun predators in their first weeks.

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