Defenders' Experts
WOW: Watch Out for Wildlife
Defenders of Wildlife is not only committed to protecting America's wildlife, we are committed to protecting our members and the driving public from the dangers of wildlife-vehicle collisions.
Did you know that every year....
- an estimated 1.5 million animals are hit on U.S. roads?
- more than 200 people are killed in collisions with deer, elk and other wildlife?
- wildlife-vehicle collisions cause $1 billion in property damage each year?
Top 10 Tips for Drivers
Reduce your chances of colliding with wildlife using these ten easy tips
Help! I hit an animal.
Know what to do and who to contact if you are involved in a wildlife-vehicle collision.
WOW Glove-box Card
Print this handy card and store it in your glove-box to keep critical phone numbers at your fingertips in case of a wildlife-vehicle collision.
Wildlife-Vehicle Collision Fact Sheet
Get the facts on wildlife-vehicle collisions...you may be surprised at the numbers.
Watch Out for Wildlife Slideshow
View our short slideshow to learn more about the problem of wildlife-vehicle collisions.
For Kids and Teachers
Watch Out for Wildlife Fun BookAn activity book with information and games to teach kids about how they can help protect wildlife from cars and other highway dangers.
Watch Out for Wildlife Fun Book Teachers' GuideTeachers' guide to our activity book with information and games to teach kids about how they can help protect wildlife from cars and other highway dangers.
