Pandemic Reduces Wildlife Collisions

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The UC Davis Road Ecology Center reports a decrease (by 71%) of traffic during the stay at home orders in California. Why does this matter? Fewer cars on the roads means fewer animals dying from vehicle collisions. Research shows there was a 21% decrease in animals killed per day. And, mountain lions, which we hope get special protections under the California Endangered Species Act, had 56% fewer deaths spanning the 10 week shutdown. View the UC Davis Road Ecology Center … Read More

Roadkill Statistics

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Did you know that roads—across the United States—kill more than one million animals PER DAY? This only includes animals found immediately adjacent to the road—not the ones that manage to crawl off the side of the road and die elsewhere. That’s one reason why wildlife underpasses and overpasses are so important—they reduce animal-vehicle collisions. Next time (and every time) you are on the road be sure to scan the sides so you can avoid an animal darting out!

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