Book 25, Question 97 · Video
How do animals cross busy roads safely?
Roads can block animals from finding food and mates. Wildlife crossings, like bridges covered with plants and tunnels underneath highways, give animals safe paths. In Banff National Park, fences guide elk and deer to crossings, and studies show that collisions with animals dropped by more than 80 percent. In cities, small tunnels help frogs and turtles.
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Intro
Hi there, curious minds! I'm Crafty Clover! Let's discover something amazing. How do animals cross busy roads safely?
The Big Idea
Roads can be dangerous for animals. How do they get across safely? People build special crossings!
Blocked Paths
Step one: Blocked Paths. Roads can block animals from finding food and mates. Crossing a busy road is risky.
Bridges and Tunnels
Step two: Bridges and Tunnels. Wildlife crossings, like bridges covered with plants and tunnels under highways, give animals safe paths. Fences guide animals to them.
Banff Success
Step three: Banff Success. In Banff National Park, fences guide elk and deer to crossings, and collisions dropped by more than 80 percent. In cities, small tunnels help frogs and turtles.
A Closer Look
Let's take a closer look! Overpasses go over roads. Tunnels go under. Fences guide animals. Rope bridges help squirrels.
Quick Facts
Quick facts! Squirrels use rope bridges in some cities. Turtles use tunnels. Collisions in Banff dropped by more than 80 percent. Frogs cross in spring.
Think Like a Scientist
Now, think like a scientist! Design a wildlife crossing for a road in your neighborhood. Decide whether it will be a bridge or a tunnel. Add fences to guide animals. Draw the animals that would use it. Give your crossing a name.
Outro
Animals cross busy roads safely using wildlife bridges and tunnels, with fences guiding them. In Banff, collisions dropped by more than 80 percent. Science is amazing! Keep wondering and keep exploring! Share what you learned with someone at home, and see what they think! Crafty Clover can be found on Amazon Books, Google Bookstore, and Apple Books. Available for purchase or download! Bye for now!