Wildlife Crossings Over Highways Save Human Lives, Too

Wildlife Crossings Over Highways Save Human Lives, Too
Wildlife crossings help prevent accidental animal collisions while also saving human lives. Rudmer Zwerver/Shutterstock
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In Washington state, 22 wildlife bridges and underpasses provide animals with a safe way through to search for food or escape predators and wildfires.

It turns out the crossings have been benefiting humans, too.

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