{"id":626,"date":"2020-06-07T22:05:04","date_gmt":"2020-06-07T22:05:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.animalcapturewildlifecontrol.com\/blog\/?p=626"},"modified":"2024-06-17T10:05:23","modified_gmt":"2024-06-17T10:05:23","slug":"everything-you-want-to-know-about-roadkill-but-were-too-afraid-to-ask","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.animalcapturewildlifecontrol.com\/blog\/everything-you-want-to-know-about-roadkill-but-were-too-afraid-to-ask\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything You Want to Know About Roadkill but Were Too Afraid to Ask"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s a pretty common experience to have to remove dead animals from the attic or have a dead animal inspection performed under your house\u2014but did you know that in the United States it\u2019s estimated that one million animals are killed<\/a> in vehicle collisions on a daily basis?<\/p>\n

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What Is Roadkill?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Roadkill is any type of animal that is killed on a road or highway after being struck by a vehicle. However, some animals are more prone to becoming roadkill than others.<\/p>\n

Where Animals Are Most at Risk<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The types of animals affected range from large animals such as deer, elk, and bears to smaller animals such as tortoises, foxes, snakes, and birds.<\/p>\n

While exact figures are difficult to nail down, it\u2019s estimated that the top three animals most affected by roadkill in the United States are squirrels, cats, and rats.<\/p>\n

Problems Caused by Roadkill<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Roadkill causes a lot of problems for both the environment and the people using roads and highways:<\/p>\n