Wildlife

Wild Animal Welfare and Road Mortality Mitigation

Road mortality kills billions of wild animals annually, making wildlife crossing infrastructure one of the most impactful welfare investments.

Key Facts

Roads kill an estimated 1 billion vertebrates annually in the USA alone
Wildlife crossings (underpasses and overpasses) reduce road mortality by 85-95%
Amphibians are particularly vulnerable to road mortality during breeding migrations
Badger tunnels in the UK have restored population connectivity in fragmented habitats
Wildlife vehicle collisions cost billions annually in vehicle damage and human injury

Welfare Considerations

Road mortality represents enormous, preventable suffering. Wildlife crossing infrastructure delivers both welfare and economic benefits and should be a standard part of road design.

What You Can Do

Advocate for wildlife crossing infrastructure on major roads
Participate in road mortality citizen science surveys
Support wildlife-sensitive road design in planning consultations