Elk Island National Park has taken measures to protect drivers and their wildlife after more reports of speeding developed.
Since 2020, six bison have been killed by vehicles, with the latest death on August 10th.
Dale Kirkland is the superintendent of Elk Island National Park and says the high speeds not only risk the animals within the park, but also the drivers.
This summer Elk Island launched a new program called the Wildlife and Roads Project, which looks at road-related fatalities in and around the park.
Kirkland says the program has seen more than 500 animal deaths in the park.
Parks Canada is reminding visitors to give wildlife the space they need, obey posted speed limits and don’t stop for a bison or bear.
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