How bridges are saving the animal kingdom

June 05, 2026

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Solutions can sometimes be so simple—sometimes all it takes is a rope. This is exactly how habitats in nature can be reconnected. Landscapes altered by humans usually come at the expense of wildlife. However, wildlife bridges allow for safe crossings, opening up both new and ancient paths for the animal kingdom.

Enjoy reading, Selina

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World's largest wildlife bridge opens

In Colorado, the world’s largest wildlife bridge has opened between Denver and Colorado Springs. It allows animals to safely cross a busy road and can reduce vehicle collisions by up to 90 percent. Similar green bridges in Germany also help connect habitats. Source: USA TODAY

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Artificial tree bridges protect wildlife

In South America, tree canopy bridges help monkeys, sloths, and other animals move safely through the rainforest. Researchers monitor the animals with cameras to learn how to build these bridges better, protecting wildlife from traffic and habitat fragmentation. Source: MONGABAY

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Mega-wildlife bridge near Sydney connects two Australian national parks

South of Sydney, an innovative wildlife bridge connects two major national parks across one of Australia's busiest highways. The structure is tailored exactly to the needs of the local wildlife: it features rope bridges for gliding marsupials as well as vegetated paths for wombats and echidnas. Source: MONGABAY

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Canopy bridge in Malaysia saves endangered langurs from traffic

In the Malaysian state of Penang, an innovative project is defusing tensions between residents and wildlife. The Langur Project Penang has built a canopy bridge over a busy road, opening up new habitats for the endangered dusky langurs. Thanks to this safe passage, the monkeys are avoiding residential areas. Source: MONGABAY

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Bianca Kriel & Selina Mahoche