Crossings and collisions – Exploring how roe deer navigate the road network
Johanna Märtz,
Falko Brieger,
Manisha Bhardwaj
Abstract:Context
To investigate the major impact of roads on wildlife, most studies focus on hot-spots of wildlife-vehicle collisions (WVC) to identify areas in need of mitigation measures. However, on road stretches where the frequency of WVC is low, a question arises: is this because those locations are 'safe’ places for wildlife to cross the road with little risk of collisions; or is it because individuals avoid approaching and crossing the road in these locations?
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