“Be careful behind the wheel when driving through a nature reserve”: risk of deer crossing due to false rut

The smallest native deer in Belgium, the roe deer, is a very special mammal. But one of her special reproductive strategies can cause dangerous situations. Because at the moment it is good to watch out for deer that, driven by love, dare to cross the road without paying attention. But where do you mainly encounter deer in our country? And why are they so careless now, spring is already over? Biologist Wietse Chanet explains.

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