Save wildlife from traffic

Photo provided by the writer.

THE photo of a tapir stuck in the middle of heavy traffic on March 6 vividly demonstrates the dire situation of wildlife when forests are fragmented by roads and other man-made structures.

In order to find food and potential mates, these animals need to move between the remaining patches of forest. Fast-moving traffic and inadequate crossing points mean that animals such as tapirs too often end up as roadkill. One obvious solution is for wildlife crossings coupled with fencing to be constructed to allow safe movement of these animals.