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Daytime driving decreases amphibian roadkill.

Wenyan Zhang^1,2, Guocheng Shu^1,2, Yulong Li^1,2

¹Chengdu Institute of Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chengdu, China.

|August 8, 2018

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Roadkill significantly impacts amphibian populations, with night traffic volume being a key factor. Targeted mitigation strategies at identified hot moments and hotspots are crucial for amphibian conservation in China.

Keywords:

Bufo andrewsi Mitigation measures Rana chensinensis Road mortality Wanglang NNR

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Area of Science:

Conservation Biology
Road Ecology
Wildlife Management

Background:

Roadkill is a major threat to amphibian populations.
Understanding traffic volume's impact on amphibian roadkill is limited, especially in China.
Wanglang National Nature Reserve (NNR) faces amphibian decline due to road impacts.

Purpose of the Study:

To determine temporal and spatial distribution patterns of amphibian road mortality in Wanglang NNR.
To investigate the correlation between traffic volume and amphibian roadkill.
To provide data for effective mitigation strategies.

Main Methods:

Conducted 77 road surveys along 10 km of road in Wanglang NNR.
Recorded amphibian roadkill data from April to October in 2017 and June/August in 2015-2016.
Analyzed temporal (hot moments) and spatial (hotspots) distribution patterns and correlated with traffic volume.

Main Results:

Observed 298 amphibian fatalities, with *Bufo andrewsi* being more vulnerable (85.2% of records).
Peak roadkill occurred during the breeding season (April), with additional peaks for *B. andrewsi* in June and July.
A significant positive correlation was found between amphibian road mortality and mean night-time traffic volume; hotspots were near breeding pools.

Conclusions:

Amphibian road mortality is linked to night-time traffic and proximity to breeding sites.
Implement temporary night traffic restrictions during peak seasons (April, June-July).
Install wildlife crossings (culverts) and barrier walls near breeding pools to mitigate roadkill.