<P> In the New Forest, in southern England, there is a proposal to fence roads to protect the New Forest pony . However, this proposal is controversial . </P> <P> Removing animal carcasses from roadways is considered essential to public safety . The removal takes away the potential distraction and hazard of the carcass to other motorists . Quick removal can also prevent deaths of other animals that may wish to feed on the carcass, as well as animals that may go into the road to try to move the body of an animal in their social group . Sometimes rather than removal, the carcass is moved to a nearby public right - of - way where it can be enjoyed by wildlife; but not placed in a ditch or where waterways might be polluted . Covering the carcass with wood chips can aid in decomposition while minimizing odor . </P> <P> Local governments and other levels of government have services that pick up dead animals from roadways, who will respond when advised about a dead animal . </P> <P> New York City has an online request form which may be completed by residents of the city . New York State has a process to report dead wildlife to the Department of Environmental Conservation; they are especially interested in marked / tagged wildlife and endangered or threatened species . </P>

Who picks up the dead animals on the road