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Roads connect people and goods from point A to point B. But for animals, roads fragment important chunks of habitat.
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A proposal for a wildlife overpass a few years ago in eastern Idaho has politicized the issue for that region.
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For years, the MK Nature Center has been a special place for kids to discover and learn about wildlife. Now the center is expanding its educational footprint with more classes for adults in things like nature photography and protecting Idaho's rivers.
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State officials think the addition of the SH-21 Cervidae Peak overpass will reduce vehicle collisions with big game by 80%.
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Wildlife crossings could save a lot of money and many lives. The idea hasn't always been attractive to state governments, but with new data and federal money up for grabs, those projects are seeming much more enticing.
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Big game herds can travel hundreds of miles between their summer and winter ranges. That means they often cross neighborhoods, highways and fences – hazards that could increase as the Mountain West faces further development pressures.
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It's no secret that our world is getting brighter, especially at night, as more artifical light is added to our environment. And that expanding brightness is having an effect, often a negative ecological impact on wildlife.
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A new wildlife pass is being built along Highway 21 to help keep animals and drivers safe from collisions.
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Bees, butterflies and other insects are not considered wildlife in many Western states, including some in the Mountain West. That can affect bugs – and humans.
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State and federal officials are increasingly looking to reduce costly animal-vehicle accidents. They want to invest in more wildlife crossings on highways to limit collisions.