A seemingly brutal ending for this wildlife victim of roadkill in Tasmania. The State is proud of its efforts in terms of environmental conservation particularly its wildlife such as the Tasmanian Devil. So for many people traveling along the Islands road network it soon becomes apparent the startling number of wildlife 'Roadkill'. During the hot summer months it is not unusual for the rancid smell of rotting carcass to greet you before the sighting.
In 1982 the Western Tasmanian Wilderness area gained recognition from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) as worthy of World Heritage Listing in recognition of its outstanding natural importance. This was then expanded in 1989 to an area almost one fifth of this Australian State. The Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area consists of national parks, reserves, and conservation areas, covering coast, islands, rivers, peaks, valleys and button grass plains all of outstanding natural beauty and remoteness. Little wonder it gained World Heritage recognition. 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 kilometer than anywhere else in the world
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