Sheep and other animals, like this wapiti,
often lead to traffic congestion when they are spotted along the
roadside. Although they look tame, animals such as wapiti, and
especially bears, should be viewed with caution, particularly at times
of the year when they are likely to be aggressive. In addition to
problems of animal traffic jams, many animals are killed each year by
motorists who ignore the speed limits. A collision with a large animal
such as a deer or moose can do enormous damage to a vehicle and its
passengers, not to mention the poor animal. © 2002 Richard McGuire
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