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Study finds cougars could cut deer car crashes by 76%
Filed: Aug 05, 2026 at 8:10 AM ET
Summary: A Current Biology study says healthy cougar populations make deer avoid roads, reducing deer-related crashes.
WHO: Researchers publishing in Current Biology
WHAT: Study finds healthy cougar populations could reduce US car accidents involving deer by up to 76%
WHEN: Aug 05, 2026 at 7:00 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Cougars near roads make deer avoid those areas, leading to fewer deer-related accidents.
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