Adam Gebb

Urban areas are growing rapidly, often at the expense of natural habitats. This expansion creates barriers that disrupt wildlife movement and fragment ecosystems. However, thoughtful urban planning can help support wildlife corridors—essential pathways that allow animals to travel safely between habitats. Integrating these corridors into city designs benefits wildlife and humans, promoting biodiversity, reducing conflicts, and enhancing the quality of urban life . Understanding Wildlife Corridors and Their Importance Wildlife corridors are strips of natural habitat that connect larger patches of wildlife areas. They enable animals to migrate, find food, mate, and adapt to environmental changes. Without these pathways, animals can become isolated, leading to decreased genetic diversity and increased vulnerability to extinction. Urban development often cuts through these natural routes, creating barriers such as roads, buildings, and fences. When animals attempt to cross these obstacles,...

As human development expands and road networks extend into previously untouched natural environments, the safety of wildlife and drivers has become a pressing issue. Every year, millions of animals are killed on roads, leading to significant losses in biodiversity and causing risks to motorists. Fortunately, through thoughtful and innovative infrastructure planning, roads can be made safer for wildlife and drivers. We can significantly reduce wildlife-related accidents while preserving natural habitats by incorporating wildlife-friendly designs, advanced technologies , and enhanced awareness strategies. This article explores the role infrastructure plays in creating safer roadways for wildlife. Wildlife Overpasses: Safeguarding Animal Movements One of the most effective ways to prevent wildlife from being involved in highway accidents is by constructing wildlife overpasses. These elevated structures, also known as green bridges, are designed to allow animals to cross above busy roads s...