How Wildlife Crossings Help Animals and Connect Habitats

Provided by: Mongabay Kids |Published on: May 8, 2026

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This article explains how wildlife crossings are used around the world to reconnect fragmented habitats, reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions, and support animal migration.
The article features examples of wildlife crossings from multiple countries and discusses the ecological benefits of restoring habitat connectivity for a variety of species.
This is Part 2 of a series. Part 1 can be found here.

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Subjects: Science

Authors: Mongabay Kids

Region: Global

Languages: English

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Prerequisites:

Ensure students are familiar with the impacts of roads on wildlife.

Classroom Implementation:

Use this resource in a unit on biodiversity, ecosystems, sustainable infrastructure, or in a unit on human impacts on the environment.

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For older students, pair the article with this lesson plan to have students design their own wildlife corridor.

Extensions:

Have students create a poster to inform others about what they can do to protect wildlife from the roads.

Literacy Connections:

Encourage students to identify specific evidence in the text that supports the claim that wildlife crossings are effective solutions to habitat fragmentation.

Sustainable Development Goals Connections:

Use this resource to make connections to Sustainable Development Goal 15, Life on Land, and Sustainable Development Goal 11, Sustainable Cities and Communities.

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