In Tasmania it is estimated that approximately 500,000 animals are killed by cars each year.
The rate of animals killed on Tasmanian roads is the highest in Australia and equates to one dead animal being visible every 2 – 4 kilometers and one animal killed every 2 minutes.
Tasmania is home to four marsupials that are found no where else in the world. The most famous one being the Tasmanian Devil which number approximately 3000 deaths by cars each year.
Between dusk and dawn is the most dangerous time for marsupials who have ventured to close to roads to either bask in the warmth of the road or to feed on other dead animals.
What can you do to help?
Between Dusk & Dawn the best thing to do is slow down and give yourself time to see any animals loitering near the road.
If you do see a animals that has been hit take the time to check it to see if it is still alive or has any young. While there also take the animal away from the edge of the road as this will make it safer for other animals to feed on it.
If you do find an injured animal call Bonorong on 6268 1184 at anytime so they can organise someone to take a look at the animal.
Here are a couple of pics of some young Tasmanians that have been saved after their mums have been killed by cars.
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