Dangerous collisions: Why courting wild animals cause more accidents in the fall
Between October and December, there are particularly frequent crashes with wild animals, according to the hunting association. There are several reasons for this.
The German Hunting Association (DJV) warns that the risk of wildlife accidents on roads will increase in the coming months as wild boars and fallow deer enter their mating season. During this time, the animals travel long distances in search of a mate, food, and a winter habitat, and are more active at dusk when it gets dark earlier in the autumn.
The DJV is calling on drivers to be particularly cautious, especially on roads through or near forests. According to data from the past 10 years, the majority of wildlife accidents involve roe deer, which account for 51% of all incidents, followed by hares and rabbits, and foxes. Wild boars, which can weigh up to 200kg, are fifth on the list.
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