People kill more wildlife with their cars than in any other way. But we can help cut the number of animals who die on roads and highways.
Millions of wild animals are struck down by vehicles each week in the U.S. The suffering and death of every cardinal, skunk, and deer is horrible to think about. And on a larger scale, there are some wild populations that can’t survive the loss of individuals.
We’ve got good news: Society is making great strides to help wild animals cope with roads in their habitats. Elongated bridges, overpasses and underpasses, and even culverts—combined with fencing that guides animals to them—offer the best hope for reducing the carnage.
You can help. Start by slowing down at dusk and dawn, and give wildlife a brake.
News & Events
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April 19, 2012
Playing Tricks on Beavers Puts a Stop to Beaver Dam Flooding
When beavers dammed a stream and flooded a road at Camp Selah Ministries youth camp in Sutherlin, Virginia, the camp’s director turned to The HSUS for a fix that wouldn't harm the beavers.
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April 19, 2012
Ain't Easy Being Green: Frogs in Trouble Around the World
The disappearance of frogs is a big deal. Simple stuff you can do to help.
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February 15, 2012
Tough Old Bird Survives Run-in with Mack Truck
Cape Wildlife Center heals, rehabilitates and releases an injured great horned owl who had been hit by a Mach truck.
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August 11, 2011
Bobcat Hit by Car on Road to Recovery
The Fund for Animals Wildlife Center gets an injured two-year-old bobcat on track for release back into the wild.
Our Victories
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May 7, 2012
Tricksy Beavers, Foxy Babies: HSUS Wildlife News Bulletin
The latest on all things wildlife, in 200 words or less.
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March 1, 2012
The HSUS and Predator Defense Institute Commend OSU Decision to Deactivate Snares
The HSUS, Predator Defense and Oregon State University alumni commended the decision by the university to deactivate lethal snares set around its sheep research facility in Corvallis, Ore.
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January 5, 2011
Shark Conservation Act Signed into Law to Curb Cruel Shark Finning
The HSUS, HSI and the Humane Society Legislative Fund applaud President Barack Obama for signing an important bipartisan bill that will increase protection for sharks from the cruel and wasteful practice of shark finning.
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December 21, 2010
Shark Conservation Act Wins Final Congressional Approval
The HSUS, Humane Society International and the Humane Society Legislative Fund commend the U.S. House for giving final congressional approval to legislation that will increase protection for sharks from the cruel and wasteful practice of shark finning.