Acta Vet. Brno 2026, 95: 299-307

https://doi.org/10.2754/avb202695030299

Mammals injured by road traffic in the Czech Republic: Trends, seasonal patterns, and outcomes in wildlife rehabilitation centres (2011–2020)

Gabriela Kadlecová, Pavlína Dostálová, Eva Voslářová

University of Veterinary Sciences Brno, Faculty of Veterinary Hygiene and Ecology, Department of Animal Protection and Welfare and Veterinary Public Health, Brno, Czech Republic

Received May 26, 2026
Accepted September 7, 2026

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