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Mountain Lions and Road Safety
Living near mountain lions can actually increase road safety. These predators tend to scare away deer and elk, reducing the risk of car collisions in areas where these animals are common.
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Scientific American
Mountain lions (also known as cougars or pumas) make roads safer by scaring deer and elk that can cause collisions with cars into more remote areas
2026-08-05 15:00 UTC