Wired
Cougars Lower the Risks of Car Crashes by Hunting Deer
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
A study found that cougars cause deer to avoid roads and move deeper into forests. Researchers determined this reduces the number of deer near roadways, which lowers the risk of vehicle-deer collisions. The study examined predator-prey behavior patterns in areas with cougar populations.
Original reporting: https://www.wired.com/story/cougars-lower-risks-car-crashes-by-hunting-deer/
