General Wildlife Facts....
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On average, there is a motor vehicle/wild animal every 38 minutes
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One out of 18 motor vehicle collisions involves a wild animal
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Motor vehicle/wild animal collisions are increasing annually. In 2003, 13,729 collisions were reported in Ontario. Many more go unreported.
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90%occur on two-lane roads outside of urban areas
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84% occur in good weather
There are two peak times when when its high risk
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May and June - When animals seek salt and minerals from roads and ditches. See our Mineral Fountain on how this can be prevented.
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October thru Dec - When animals are in their peek breeding times.
Drive safe and support OFAH in the efforts to control certain wildlife populations in your area.
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