More than five years in the making, Bambi (1942) tells the coming-of-age story of a young fawn who grows up to become the Great Prince of the Forest! To capture the realistic movements of the animals, Disney animators studied film footage of deer in the wild, as well as two live deer that lived at the studio — named Bambi and Faline of course. Along with his friends Flower and Thumper, Bambi navigates the trials of growing up, as he learns the value of friendship and perseverance!