At 2 a.m. Sunday, daylight saving time will end, with clocks set back one hour.

One of the most noticeable effects of “falling back” is that people will find themselves driving home from work or for after-school activities as the sun sets, putting them on the road and at risk for collisions with many wildlife that are active at that time.

The tradition of daylight saving time has a long history, with reasons for its implementation ranging from maintaining daylight during work and school to conserving energy and boosting the economy through extended shopping hours.

However, research has shown that the end of daylight saving time in the fall can lead to an increase in wildlife-vehicle collisions . Studies across the U.S. have tracked white-tailed deer vehicle collision rates in relati

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