Tag: animal welfare

Hitting an animal while driving is a common occurrence, particularly when driving in country areas. For information on how to avoid collisions with animals, you can read our post on how to avoid hitting animals. If the unthinkable does happen, it’s important to know how to handle the situation including authorities to contact and how to treat the injured or killed animal. Follow these steps to ensure you deal with the situation safely and appropriately. Pull over in a safe location and put your hazard lights on. Make sure everyone in the vehicle…continue reading →

Although no one wants it to happen to them, collisions with animals are unavoidable across the driving population. However, you can arm yourself with knowledge that will help to reduce your chances of hitting an animal. High-risk times Wild animals near roads are likely to be most active at particular times of the day. At dusk, the temperature starts to drop and nocturnal animals spring to life in search of food and water. Similarly, dawn is a particularly active time as these animals return to their shelters for sleep. These times are particularly…continue reading →