Pronghorn herds dying by the dozen on eastern Colorado roads after snowstorm

[Still Waters]

Pronghorn are being hit by drivers in droves as they seek refuge from snow-covered fields, according to Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials. The southeast state wildlife office said more than 100 of the animals had been killed on roads this week and the northeast office said 52 had been killed Tuesday morning alone.

The wildlife office for northeastern Colorado said all 52 pronghorn were killed at once. Mass killings can happen when a herd is hit while bunched together on the road after snow, officials said.

Drivers need to slow down and watch for pronghorn standing or sleeping in the road, especially at night, state wildlife officials said.

https://phys.org/news/2024-11-pronghorn-herds-dying-dozen-eastern.html