Wild animals attempting to cross roads often find themselves in front of speeding vehicles.

Wildlife overpass in Banff National Park.

The first wildlife crossings were constructed in France during the 1950s.

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Wildlife crossings have also become increasingly common in Canada and the United States.

The Netherlands contains an impressive number of wildlife crossings - over 600, that includes both underpasses and ecoducts.

The Netherlands also boasts the world’s longest ecoduct-wildlife overpass called the Natuurbrug Zanderij Crailo.

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