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KMID : 1023520100330040401
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Korean Journal of Veterinary Service
2010 Volume.33 No. 4 p.401 ~ p.409
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Analysis of wildlife-vehicle collisions and monitoring the movement of wildlife
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Jung Bae-Dong
Kim Dae-Hwan
Kim Jong-Taek
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Abstract
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From 2006 through 2007, the highest need for the Gangwon-do Wild Animal Rescue Center was wildlifevehicle collisions (WVC). The Korean Ministry of Environment reported 6543 WVC’s in 2005 and 5565 cases of WVC’s in 2006. In this study, data from the Gangwon-do Wild Animal Rescue Center was utilized to analyze WVC incidents and the movement of wildlife near roadways in Korea. From 2006 through the first half of 2008, the portable GPS device recorded accident location of the injured wildlife. Attempts were made to track and monitor the movements of four raccoon dogs and five Korean water deers near the roads. One raccoon dog and one Korean water deer were successfully tracked and monitored. Their locations were transmitted to cell phones. The amount of WVC’s was highest amongst the roads near the forests of Gangwondo. The devices installed on the nearby roads did not protect the wildlife from WVC’s. Results using the CDMA-type GPS collar showed that wildlife often crossed the road even with devices installed to prevent this from occurring. This research analyzed the behaviors of different wildlife animals and WVC’s. New preventative measures need to be established to avoid roadkill. It is suggested that new streets be built or for an appropriate speed limit be set into place.
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KEYWORD
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Wildlife-Vehicle Collisions, Animal Carcasses, Korean water deer, Raccoon dog, GPS
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