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The People Outside the Cars Were More Careful Around Chimpanzees
Across 376 roadside encounters in Uganda, pedestrians and cyclists showed more caution than motorists.
Summary
Across 376 roadside encounters in Uganda, pedestrians and cyclists showed more caution than motorists.
Researchers analyzed opportunistically recorded interactions around wild chimpanzee crossings in Bulindi over 38 months. Caution rose when animals actively crossed and when local field assistants were present, but fell around larger chimpanzee groups; seven near misses were linked mainly to poor visibility and reckless motorcycling. No collision occurred, yet the pattern supports speed controls, visibility improvements and locally trusted safety staff.
Why it matters
Across 376 roadside encounters in Uganda, pedestrians and cyclists showed more caution than motorists.
Limits and context
No additional limitation was separately recorded.
Key claims
Across 376 roadside encounters in Uganda, pedestrians and cyclists showed more caution than motorists.
Evidence: source-2026-08-03-011
Sources
- Frontiers in Conservation Science: road users and chimpanzee crossingsFrontiers · secondary reporting
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