Distance to vegetation, road layout, and run overs of wild vertebrates in Puntarenas, Costa Rica
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| Format: | artículo original |
| Status: | Versión publicada |
| Publication Date: | 2024 |
| Description: | Introduction: Understanding the impact of roads on wildlife is crucial for implementing protective measures; Costa Rica is among the most studied tropical countries on this regard, but some areas remain poorly known. Objective: To evaluate the relationship between roadkill frequency, road layout and distance to vegetation. Methods: We worked over 15km from April 8 to 10, 2016, in the Pacífica Fernández National Highway, Puntarenas, Costa Rica. We counted all visible roadkills. Results: We recorded 56 roadkill individuals, primarily toads (Rhinella horribilis) and iguanids. Close vegetation increased the number of victims, while straight versus curved road sections did not. Conclusions: We recommend barriers, speed reducers, and suitable wildlife crossings, particularly in areas with dense vegetation close to the road. |
| Country: | Portal de Revistas UNED |
| Institution: | Universidad Estatal a Distancia |
| Repositorio: | Portal de Revistas UNED |
| Language: | Español |
| OAI Identifier: | oai:revistas.investiga.uned.ac.cr:article/5260 |
| Online Access: | https://revistas.uned.ac.cr/index.php/cuadernos/article/view/5260 |
| Keyword: | Atropello de fauna Ecología de caminos Costanera Sur Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Hacienda Barú Conservación Road ecology road kill Hacienda Barú National Wildlife Refuge conservation |