National Anti-Roadkill Project

Conservative estimates indicate that the United States over 1 million vertebrate animals are killed by vehicle collisions every day. Yet, there are no NGOs that have as their mission to address the roadkill issue. The National Anti-Roadkill Project (NARP) distinguishes itself as the only NGO whose mission is to protect America’s wildlife from the hazards of our highways and roads.

Wild animals are at grave risks when forced to cross roads for their survival. NARP’s aim is to significantly reduce the colossal number of deaths and countless crippling injuries (oftentimes leaving behind helpless orphans) that occur every day on America’s roads as a result being stricken by motor vehicles. NARP intends to achieve its mission by implementing driver safety measures and road safety measures that can substantially reduce avoidable wildlife-vehicle collisions.

This endeavor is particularly critical for endangered species, such as the Florida panther, since road kills are a leading cause of death of this iconic feline. Once NARP is operational, its initial campaign will tackle the panther roadkill crisis by zealously focusing on driver and road safety measures to mitigate the risk of extinction of this apex predator.

The challenge is to make a reality that wildlife and our 4-million-mile public road network can coexist. NARP is resolved to champion a growing tide of intolerance for animals needlessly being the victim of carnage on our roads.

https://www.nature.org/en-us/magazine/magazine-articles/florida-panther-corridor/

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