Deer+ALERT

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= Deer Alert  = In October, the whitetail deer, known as //Odocoileus Virginianus//, begin their mating rituals. With the onset of hormones, the deer lose their caution and wariness for which they are so well known. As a result, they are likely to run out on the road unexpectedly. All the roads surrounding Stevenson University are prime candidates for a collision with a deer. Protect yourself. Although beautiful, whitetailed deer are an unpredictable variable on the roads. We cannot remove the deer from Greenspring Valley. We need to learn to live with them. ** Please drive carefully. **
 * Be watchful of the farm fields in the area, especially during the early morning or at dusk. Deer are most active at these times because of their nocturnal feeding and mating.
 * Anticipate that a deer will run in front of you. Lower your speed. Check the fields regularly on both sides of the road. use high-beam headlights at night. Avoid tailgating the vehicle in front of you -- leave yourself room to avoid a collision.