Animal deaths on UK roads fell sharply during covid-19 lockdowns

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The coronavirus lockdowns presented a rare natural experiment to see what happens to wildlife collisions when the traffic declines drastically

By Joshua Rapp Learn

The number of animals killed in traffic collisions fell dramatically during covid-19 lockdowns in the UK, according to data from a citizen science project.

Such accidents are a huge problem in the UK, causing death or injury to animals and drivers. Sarah Perkins at Cardiff University in the UK and her colleagues have kept a database of roadkill reports in the UK since 2013. The public can submit observations through social media, the Road Lab website or the Project Splatter app.

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