By Breaking Belize News Staff (HP): A jaguarundi was killed in a road traffic incident yesterday on the TV Ramos Highway, near the Hopkins Junction.
Information reaching BBN indicates that the animal was knocked down by a vehicle while crossing the highway. Photos circulating show the jaguarundi lying motionless on the grassy shoulder of the road.
The jaguarundi is a protected species in Belize and is rarely seen, making the incident concerning for wildlife advocates.
Motorists are being reminded to exercise caution, particularly along highways that pass through forested and wildlife-rich areas, where animals frequently cross.
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By Breaking Belize News Staff (HP): A jaguarundi was killed in a road traffic incident yesterday on the TV Ramos Highway, near the Hopkins Junction. Information reaching BBN indicates that the animal was knocked down by a vehicle while crossing the highway. Photos circulating show the jaguarundi lying motionless on the grassy shoulder of the
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