Road-killed wild animals in the North of Paraná State, Brazil: first reports of an underestimated environmental problem
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https://doi.org/10.5433/1679-0359.2024v45n4p1131Keywords:
Wildlife crossings, Endangered species, Atlantic Forest, Habitat Fragmentation.Abstract
Highways are essential for the economic development of a country, however, on the other hand, they are one of the main causes of habitat fragmentation and loss of biodiversity. Wildlife-vehicle collisions are the main cause of mortality on the roads, which can lead to changes in population dynamics and the behavior of species. This study aimed to evaluate the roadkill of medium and large mammals in 4 transects in the north of the state of Paraná, in the southern region of Brazil. The transects studied range from 193 to 242 km in length and were covered once a month between November/2016 and October/2018. In total, 20,592 km were covered, and approximately 330 carcasses were recorded, of which 66 were medium and large mammals with collection conditions adequate for identification. The Order with the highest incidence was Didelphimorphia, followed by Carnivora and Cingulata. The highest concentration of roadkill animals occurred on the PR-445, between the municipalities of Mauá da Serra and Tamarana, both in the state of Paraná. The mortality of endangered species such as Leopardus wiedii, Leopardus guttulus, and Puma concolor remains a concern. These results can help managers and government agencies responsible for roads to mitigate road accidents, with radars and wildlife signage and crossings in critical areas, such as the stretch with the highest number of roadkill records.
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