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Drivers warned of ‘increased’ collision risk during ‘peak season’ for common animal

Over the coming weeks, Arbtech warned UK drivers as the peak mating season runs from December to February, urging caution on rural and suburban roads due to increased fox sightings.
Ecologists say male foxes roam farther during mating season, leading them into suburban streets and rural roads, and nocturnal mating calls accompany this increased movement.
Homeowners should secure pets after dark, remove food and sheltered spots, close sheds and decking gaps, add fencing or prickly plants, and only use approved animal repellents while avoiding illegal deterrents.
Increased movement raises collision risks on rural and suburban roads, and local homeowners may alter garden practices by removing sheltered spots due to pet confrontations and fox tensions.
Over the coming weeks motorists could hear high-pitched screams, barks and howls at night, and the firm and USA Today have published five expert tips for fox breeding season.

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