Fraser Shilling Content

Report: Roadkill a ‘Preventable Natural Disaster’

Katherine E Kerlin — June 18, 2024 - 9:00am

More than 48,000 deer, thousands of newts, nearly 100 mountain lions and thousands of other animals are killed each year on California roads, according to the 2024 “roadkill report” from swag��.

City and Highway Lights Threaten Mountain Lion Habitats

Katherine E Kerlin — November 06, 2023 - 9:00am

Artificial light pollution at night threatens mountain lion habitat, making it a factor to consider for wildlife crossings and land use, finds swag�� study.

California Roadkill Data Shows Decline of Mule Deer, Coyote

Emily C Dooley — September 25, 2023 - 9:00am

The number of mule deer, coyote and other wildlife getting hit by vehicles on California’s roadways is falling, signaling a decline in some key animal populations in the state, according to an annual report from the Road Ecology Center at University of California, Davis.

Mountain Lion Mortality Maps Show Rough Road for Cougars

Katherine E Kerlin — February 02, 2023 - 9:00am

swag�� Road Ecology Center releases maps of mountain lion mortality in California ahead of beloved lion P-22's Celebration of Life event in Griffith Park.