Yeah, ok, sure, good things to keep in mind, but also being pregnant can really, really suck. I had so much nausea the entire time, and then so much guilt and worry for not being able to power through better. Anyone pregnant who’s reading this and stressing about it: it’s ok if you’re just in survival mode!

Yes, but we also tend to ignore the cost of car crashes. Some of the cost is incurred by the individual, if their car gets damaged, but most of the cost of car crashes ends up getting paid by taxpayers.

Here’s a nice summary, although not related to wildlife specifically: https://maxmautner.com/2026/09/10/paying-for-driving.html