As someone who drives 23 miles each direction on my way to and from work, I cover a lot of pavement. I have a beautiful drive on a state route that follows along a major river, passing through forested and agricultural lands. During the warmer months, I often have the pleasure of seeing a bald eagle soaring over the river, or turkeys and deer grazing what’s left of the corn fields. Unfortunately, along my 23 mile drive, I often see many dead animals as well, particularly at this time of year and again in the fall. *Side story: While in the process of writing this article, I was up in…