Roadkill: The Threat

Road Kill is Causing Turlte Populations to Decline
           In Ontario, roadkill is one of the most significant causes of turtle mortality. Many of the turtles being killed are nesting females

The adult female is extremely important to the survival of the population. Dr. Ron Brooks, professor at the University of Guelph, warns that even the loss of 1-2% of adults annually from the "extra" mortality of roadkill can, and will, inevitably push turtle populations toward extinction.