Young Animals on the Road: Why Spring Increases Risk
Spring is a season of new life, but it also brings increased risk on rural and semi-rural roads. Young animals are more active, less predictable, and more likely to stray into traffic.
Spring is a season of new life, but it also brings increased risk on rural and semi-rural roads. Young animals are more active, less predictable, and more likely to stray into traffic.
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