Factors influencing wildlife roadkill in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Northern, Tanzania

A study on the Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA) reveals that wildlife roadkill is significantly influenced by body size and habitat type, with small animals and those in specific habitats being more vulnerable. Over one year, 85 animals from 26 species were recorded as roadkill, with birds being the most affected group. The research, conducted along an 82-kilometer main road from Lodoare to Golini, found no significant differences between seasons or times of day but highlighted the need for stricter speed limits and driver education to mitigate this conservation issue.

Mtega, G. A., Shayo, V., Lyamuya, R. D., & Mayengo, G. (2025). Factors influencing wildlife roadkill in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Northern, Tanzania. PLOS One, 20(5), e0323994. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0323994