The Roadkill project arose from the need to take action in response to the alarming number of animals killed on the roads in Misiones.

This high mortality rate is especially severe on the roads in northern Misiones, which run through Iguazú National Park and other provincial parks. Here, eight animals are killed every day, ranging from lizards, birds, and small mammals to large animals such as jaguars, cougars, and tapirs.

Animals that survive a collision are taken to GüiráOga, where they receive emergency veterinary care and are rehabilitated with the ultimate goal of returning them to the wild, if their health allows it.  We work together with national and provincial technicians and park rangers in the region to achieve greater effectiveness.

The significant increase in the number of animals hit by vehicles entering the shelter indicates the alarming situation we face and the urgent need to address this problem.