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The Banff Wildlife Crossing Project in Alberta, Canada, is essentially a bridge for animals & has reduced animal-vehicle collisions in the area by more than 80% (discoverapega.ca)

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[–] itsathursday 34 points 5 months ago

Monitoring also shows that different species have different preferences: grizzly bears, deer, moose, and elk favour the open air of the overpasses, while cougars and black bears prefer the cozy coverage the tunnels provide.

The crossings also help maintain genetic diversity in wildlife populations, reconnecting the habitat on either side of the highway and allowing the different groups of the same species to interact.

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