Top 5 wildlife encounter hotspots in Queensland identified: study
Rome is the main wildlife encounter site in Queensland.
In Queensland, data were released on the top five hotspots for wildlife strikes, with Roma in the state's southeastern district leading the pack (see full table below).
Importantly, wildlife strikes will increase again as Australia plunges into winter, with a 15 percent increase expected between May and August according to the latest AAMI figures.
“As we approach winter, we may see increased activity, especially from nocturnal wildlife when they cross roads in search of food and water, which we have seen after a drought, which increases the likelihood that they will be hit.” , the New South Wales Wildlife Rescue Service said in a statement. and Educational Service Representative Christy Newton.
AAMI Head of Automotive Claims Anna Cartwright added: "It is time for drivers to keep a close eye on wildlife crossing roads and be especially vigilant, especially at dawn and dusk when visibility can be difficult and nocturnal animals are more active."
Between February 1, 2019 and January 31, 2020, New South Wales was the state with the worst number of wildlife strikes, with Victoria coming in second. However, it was Canberra that was ahead of all the other suburbs.
Top 5 wildlife encounter hotspots in Queensland
| Ranging | Suburb |
| 1 | Rome |
| 2 | Goondiwindi |
| 3 | Moranbah |
| 4 | Middletont |
| 5 | Saint George |
Interested in the top XNUMX wildlife encounter hotspots in other states and territories in Australia? Here are links to results for New South Wales, Victoria, Western Australia, South Australia, Tasmania and ACT.
