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flag Over 10 million Australian animals die on roads yearly, with koalas at high risk; experts urge mandatory wildlife protections in road planning.

flag Each year, about 10 million native animals die on Australian roads, with spring being a peak period due to breeding and foraging movements. flag Koalas, especially in the Northern Rivers region where up to 80 are killed annually, face high risks, with most not surviving collisions. flag Proven safety measures like underpasses, bridges, and fencing are often skipped because they are not mandatory. flag Only Queensland and Victoria have voluntary guidelines, which are frequently ignored. flag A Griffith University-led study urges making wildlife protection mandatory in infrastructure planning and integrating ecological input early in projects. flag Experts stress that without enforceable standards, animal deaths will continue, and drivers are advised to slow down in known wildlife zones.

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