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Roads Kill Juvenile Caspian Whipsnakes in Southern Romania
Juvenile Caspian whipsnakes are being killed on roads in southern Romania, according to a report on the threat that road traffic poses to the species. Young snakes appear especially vulnerable as they disperse from birth sites and cross roads in the region. The finding highlights how transport infrastructure contributes to mortality in local reptile populations.
Why now: A new report draws attention to road mortality affecting an already vulnerable snake species in Romania.
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- Roads Kill Juvenile Caspian Whipsnakes in Southern Romania · Bioengineer.org
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