I sometimes capture a sequence of photos with game cameras that explain/demonstrate how wildlife learn knowledge and skills from adults. This sequence of photos starts when a young fawn, assumed to be a male, meets with a mature buck and receives an introductory lesson on sparring, an activity to establish dominance and build social bonds.
The buck and fawn size each other up. The buck is 3 to 4 times as big as the fawn.
The buck and fawn agree to a sparring lesson.
First step in sparring, come in quick and low ...
Next, use your antlers to disable your opponent's head and neck movement ...
Now, practice and repeat ...
After the sparring lesson the fawn shows signs of antler envy.
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