Tasmania - The Roadkill Capital Of Australia
Did you know that, on average, 32 animals are killed every hour on Tasmanian roads? Common Wombat 'More animals die per kilometre on Tasmanian Roads than anywhere else in the world,' says Don Knowler, author of Riding the Devil's Highway. Roadkill Tas estimates that over 293,000 animals lose their lives on the road each year in Tasmania. That equals 32 killed animals per hour on average for the year! Most wildlife is hit by vehicles between dusk and dawn. 50% of these animals die due to us humans driving faster than 80 km/h. What can I do if I accidentally hit an animal? Accidents can be avoided by driving cautiously and keeping an eye out for wildlife, but occasionally they simply happen. In the event that you do hit an animal, there are a few things that you could do: Stop only if it is safe to do so. Take your time approaching the animal. If the animal is dead, remove it from the road to reduce the possibility that predators will also be hit by cars. It's b...