Hedgehog Erinaceus europaeus mortality on Irish roads

摘要: Hedgehogs are one of the most common mammalian road fatalities in Europe. Between April 2008 and November 2010, two stretches measuring 227 km (Cork City to Caherlistrane, Co. Galway) 32.5 Bandon, Cork) respectively were surveyed for hedgehog kill. In addition sightings kill on road, a further 135 carcasses collected over study period from throughout Ireland sex age group recorded. Over three years, total 50 430 133 observed between roads. The number per current was low when compared countries such as Belgium, Poland New Zealand. It is suggested that this may be consequence hedgehogs having greater opportunity encounter larger busier roads other countries. majority sighted located beside pasture, which prominent hab...