Thanks to Colorado's first-of-its-kind wildlife overpass and underpass system, animlas are able to safely cross Highway 9. Researchers have recorded thousands of successful movements of animals including mule deer and elk using the crossing structures. Sometimes animals are hesitant to use a crossing structure. In this series, a group of elk are learning to use an underpass by following deer. Learn more: https://cpw.state.co.us/hwy9 | Colorado Parks and Wildlife

The world needs more of these! They’re called Wildlife Crossings, and the largest one in North America just opened in Colorado! They’re essentially bridges or tunnels made specially for animals to cross busy roads safely. And the good news is, both Democrats and Republicans are now pushing to make wildlife crossing funding permanent nationwide! And this is a big deal, as each year more than 1 million vehicles collide with large animals in the U.S., resulting in $8 billion in damages, injuring ab