Ecosense for Living

Wild Crossings

Why did the 900-pound bull elk cross the road? Getting to the other side can be life-threatening for animals, but they have plenty of reasons to try. From finding food and mates to adapting to climate change, wild creatures must overcome all the obstacles humans and nature have put in their way. It's not just elk and bear on the move. From Alaska to Appalachia to New Jersey, scientists, engineers, and wildlife managers are learning how to help everything from walrus and seals to rare salamanders and snakes find safe passage in an increasingly developed world.