In Banff National Park, the Trans-Canada Highway runs through the Rocky Mountains, making it a vital route for motorists traveling between British Columbia and Alberta. But as traffic volume increased over the years, so did highway-related wildlife mortality. Enter the Banff Wildlife Crossings Project. The Banff Wildlife Crossings Project was initiated in 1978 by Public … [Read more...] about Wildlife Crossings: A Vital Solution for Highway Safety and Biodiversity Conservation
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Australia Implements ‘Glow In The Dark’ Road Markings To Improve Safety
Australians are lighting the way to safer roads at night with a groundbreaking solution: glow-in-the-dark road markings. Taking a cue from the luminous hands of tactical watches, these innovative markings aim to enhance visibility and improve road safety, particularly during nocturnal journeys. This revolutionary initiative, spearheaded by Regional Roads Victoria as part … [Read more...] about Australia Implements ‘Glow In The Dark’ Road Markings To Improve Safety
Rescuers Fight a Lightning Storm to Get Abandoned Sisters to Safety
“There were definitely a few tears.” Rescuers Katelyn Mannion, Kim Reid, and Fiona Mc Clintock were unfazed when lightning streaked over the black and blue sky. They knew there were two terrified German shepherd sisters out there who needed rescue. They weren't going to give up until they located them. The squad, which frequently assists in the rescue of abandoned … [Read more...] about Rescuers Fight a Lightning Storm to Get Abandoned Sisters to Safety
A Kind Bus Driver Pulls Over to Give a Stranded Sloth a Ride to Safety
He was the ideal passenger. ❤️ Daniele Miranda was on her way to work on a city bus in northern Brazil the other day when the driver made an unexpected stop. A lone sloth stood in the midst of a bustling metropolitan roadway. He'd gotten lost on his way back home and ended himself in the unpleasant location. Fortunately, he was able to find precisely the right … [Read more...] about A Kind Bus Driver Pulls Over to Give a Stranded Sloth a Ride to Safety