A new case of running over endangered fauna has been reported in the Mayan jungle. On this occasion, a tigrillo (leopardus tigrinus) was run over on the Tulum-Cobá highway, at kilometer 10, according to users on social media.
The tigrillo, a species in danger of extinction, joins the list of victims who have lost their lives on roads that cross their habitat.
José Urbina Bravo, a member of the Sélvame del Tren collective, commented that the destruction of the jungle and the lack of wildlife crossings are determining factors in these tragic incidents.
According to Urbina Bravo, the absence of protection measures such as wildlife crossings has increased the number of collisions of species that cross these routes.
“These cases will continue to be repeated if we do not become aware of the importance of this species and the biological corridor they cross until they reach Quintana Roo,” he said.
Environmentalists have reiterated the need to implement urgent actions, such as reducing the speed of drivers in wildlife transit areas and creating more infrastructure that allows the free movement of animals.
They also ask for greater control over land speculation and the conservation of natural ecosystems.
This unfortunate incident is not isolated. In April 2024, another tigrillo was run over on the Mahahual highway due to excessive speed.
Likewise, in March 2023, the collision of a tigrillo was reported on the stretch of road that connects the communities of Limones and Pedro A. Santos, in the municipality of Bacalar.
On this occasion, the specimen was rescued alive. In August of the same year, another young tigrillo was run over in the south of the island of Cozumel.
These cases underline the urgency of protecting the biological corridor and reducing the risks faced by endangered fauna in Quintana Roo.
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