What is what animal is bambi?

Bambi is a fictional character, a deer, created by Austrian author Felix Salten. Bambi is the main character in Salten's 1923 novel "Bambi, a Life in the Woods," which tells the story of a young deer growing up in the forest. The novel has been adapted into several film and television adaptations, most notably the 1942 Disney animated film "Bambi." In the Disney version, Bambi is depicted as a young fawn who learns about life and survival in the forest with the help of his friends Thumper the rabbit and Flower the skunk. Bambi is known for its emotional impact and messages about nature, conservation, and growing up.