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Terry - yes, they are called "R-selected" high rate of increase in the popn (opposite is K-selected, low "tendency" to increase but better able to keep a popn -- mmm - let's say stable)

despite a high popn & now being a hunted species - it still might be possible to get FL agencies to put in some crossings - it DOES cost tax money - crossing would reduce conflicts with humans (i.e. mangled kids)

Here are a few [general] tidbits I pulled off der internet:

3 animal crossings coming to busy Oracle Road

Critter Crossings - Computer Model Highway-Wildlife Relationships (Text Only Version)

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http://www.icoet.net/ICOET_2005/proceedings/06IPCh9-442-460.pdf