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Gulf Coast – As winter settles in along the Gulf Coast and daylight hours remain shorter, drivers across Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida’s Gulf Coast are being warned about a regional danger that spikes this time of year: wildlife collisions after dark.
According to wildlife and transportation agencies across the region, mild winter temperatures keep animals active throughout the season, increasing the likelihood of nighttime road crossings. Shorter days mean more drivers are traveling in darkness just as wildlife activity remains steady—unlike northern regions where extreme cold limits movement…