However, all is not well regard the conservation of Tasmania's fauna as Tasmania finds itself in the unenviable position of being considered the 'Roadkill' capital of the world. With more animals being killed per kilometre than anywhere else in the world Reports reveal that the number of wild animals killed annually on Tasmanian roads could equate to an unbelievable figure approaching 500 000. That is almost one per head of this Australian State's population, which in 2017 was almost 520 000.

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An undignified end to life of yet another Tasmanian roadkill victim.

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Size: 2346px × 3872px
Location: Tasmania, Australia
Photo credit: © Adrian Page / Alamy / Afripics
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