The World Animal Road Accident Awareness Day brings attention to the global problems of animal-vehicle collisions while also promoting solutions that can help reduce roadkill and animal injury on the road.
JOHANNESBURG - An American organisation, Cat Matters Organisation launched World Animal Road Accident Awareness Day.When the day was launched, the goal for the cause was to reduce the number of roadkill and animal injuries while highlighting an important issue of being distracted whilst driving.Road accidents, in general, are a significant public health problem globally and even more so to developing countries which are congested, both in terms of people and vehicles. pic.twitter.
' CAPWA UP October 10, 2022 In some cases, animal-vehicle accidents are caused by speeding and being distracted. There are other factors that play a role, including the lack of road animal crossing signs, especially in areas where animals often cross. World Animal Road Accident Awareness Day 2022: In Britain, annual road casualties are estimated to account for 100,000 fox deaths, 50,000 badgers, 50,000 deer, 30 million birds and Hedgehogs once topped the death table with 29% of them being killed by cars. pic.twitter.com/eltUIs3JFWThis day is important because increased awareness makes people see the importance of the cause and it encourages drivers to take extra measures when they are driving around an area with animals.
It also encourages preventive interventions by teaching people how to handle an incident when an animal is struck.Let's celebrate this World Animal Welfare Day by making masses aware about the importance of preserving animals and how we can contribute to their well-being. SAFETY FROM ROAD ACCIDENT AND ANIMAL WELFARE.#WorldAnimalWelfareDay#AnimalWelfare #AnimalRights pic.twitter.
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