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Deer versus car problem: Learn more about wildlife
28.12.2023 10:10
Updated: 13.05.2024 21:21
If you drive a car near forests, then you should always be careful of deers - you can accidentally hit one.
While being extremely careful and shy animals, deers can also be quite careless, so they often get hit.
Here are a few possible explanations to that.
Habitat Encroachment
As human populations expand, we build roads and houses in areas where deer used to live peacefully.
This means deer have to cross roads more frequently, increasing their chances of getting hit by cars.
Limited Awareness
Deer are active during dawn and dusk, which are low-light conditions when visibility is poor for drivers.
They can suddenly appear on the road, giving drivers little time to react and avoid hitting them.
Migration and Breeding
During certain times of the year, deer migrate or mate, leading them to move across larger distances.
This increases their exposure to roads and the risk of collisions with vehicles.
Lack of Escape Routes
Deer are excellent jumpers but are not as good at quickly moving out of the way of oncoming cars.
They may freeze or panic when headlights approach, leaving them vulnerable to being hit.
Attracted by Food Sources
Deer are sometimes drawn to roadsides where grass and plants grow, providing them with a source of food.
They may linger near roads, increasing the likelihood of collisions.
Recently, we talked about wild animals avoiding humans.
