Bambi

High school (ages 12+)
Animals & Nature

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/bambi

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the scientific name?Odocoileus virginianus
2. What is the habitat?Diverse North American environments including forests, woodlands, meadows, and agricultural areas
3. What kind of deer is Bambi in the Disney movie?Bambi is a North American white‑tailed deer, which is the type of deer that lives in many forests across the United States.
4. Why did Disney change Bambi from a roe deer to a white‑tailed deer?The change was made so that American children could see a deer that looked like the ones they might see in their own backyards, making the story feel more familiar.

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