CroatiaA section of a highway passing through the Veerangana Durgavati tiger reserve in India has been painted red to alert drivers to slow down and avoid wildlife collisions. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to reduce encounters between vehicles and wild animals. The road features a special red thermoplastic layer that registers quickly in the human eye, prompting drivers to be more cautious. Additional measures include subtle vibrations and sound effects under vehicles, along with 25 wildlife underpasses and protective barriers to guide animals safely across the road. The area is home to Bengal tigers, leopards, wolves, panthers, and other protected species, making animal-vehicle collisions a serious issue. Indian authorities claim that a single well-designed wildlife crossing can prevent up to 1,400 traffic accidents over an animal’s lifetime. Similar solutions have been implemented on other highways, such as the Delhi–Dehradun expressway, where nearly 11 kilometers of wildlife corridors were built.
Bias read (Center): The article presents a factual overview of a wildlife protection project in India, focusing on infrastructure improvements aimed at reducing animal-vehicle collisions. It cites official statements and provides technical details about the implementation, without overtly favoring any political stance.
