Bambi's mother

Bambi's mother was a deer living in the forest. She is the mate of the Great Prince of the Forest and mother to their son, Bambi. She is featured in Bambi, in which she raises Bambi and educates him about the forest. However, she is killed by a hunter halfway through the film.

The death of Bambi's mother is widely regarded as one of the most shocking, yet significant moments in cinematic history, as it introduced children to the concept of parental death in a way that had never been seen, prior. Over 70 years after its initial release, the film is still remembered and praised for its groundbreaking maturity, with most of such praise referring to the role of Bambi's mother.