Top 5 Tasmanian wildlife encounter hotspots identified: study
Kingston is Tasmania's main wildlife encounter point.
Five major Tasmanian wildlife encounter hotspots have been identified, with Kingston in the state's southeastern district leading the pack (see full table below).
Critically, wildlife encounters are once expected to rise sharply as Australia plunges into winter, with a likely 15 percent jump 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, NSW was the worst state for wildlife strikes, with Victoria trailing second. However, it was Canberra that led the way in the suburbs.
Tasmania's top 5 wildlife encounter hotspots
| Ranging | Suburb |
| 1 | Kingston |
| 2 | Launceston |
| 3 | University of Cambridge |
| 4 | Hobart |
| 5 | George Town |
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, Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia and ACT.
