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Large predators reduce car accidents by keeping deer off roads
Large predators like cougars and wolves reduce deer-related car accidents by altering deer behavior and population dynamics. A Washington state study found a 76% reduction in such accidents where cougars are present, while a Wisconsin study noted a 24% reduction due to wolf reintroduction.
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