The Living Pathways program aims to promote human-wildlife coexistence in unprotected landscapes in support of the 30x30 Initiative. The program will use data from tracking wildlife to better understand animal behavior in human-modified landscapes. www.nationalgeographic.org/explore/prog...

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Living Pathways will combine the powers of community building, technology, local empowerment, education and storytelling, to promote human–wildlife coexistence in the world’s unprotected landscapes, c...

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The book “Road Ecology: Synthesis and Perspectives” is now published! It is the first comprehensive synthesis of road ecology integrating global research. CLLC team members Dr. Fernanda Teixeira, Gabriel Oppler and Rob Ament all co-authored chapters. link.springer.com/book/10.1007...

Near Keene, New Hampshire, many amphibians need to cross a busy road every spring to access their breeding grounds. Plans are in place to build underpasses that will provide safe passage to a variety of species, including salamanders and frogs. news.mongabay.com/2026/07/why-...

Why a New England city is building tunnels to protect an imperiled salamander

NEW HAMPSHIRE, U.S. — It’s a mild March night in Keene, New Hampshire, and the salamander brigade is out in full force. A constellation of flashlight beams wink and flash along a dark street, as rain ...

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Recently, a comprehensive assessment of more than 3,380 migratory bird species found that more than half of these species are declining in part due to habitat loss. Conservation efforts need to focus on the birds' annual cycle, not just one place. theconversation.com/more-than-ha...

More than half of Earth’s migratory bird species are declining – here’s how we can still save them

A new global assessment of the world’s migratory species finds reason for alarm, but also hope – and a road map for helping them survive.

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#GlobalTigerDay highlights effective, locally led solutions enabling coexistence for tigers and people. As home to 75% of all the wild tigers left on Earth, India is working to create more protected corridors and reconnect key habitats. news.mongabay.com/2026/07/indi...

India’s tiger numbers are rising. Protecting their pathways is next

RAJAJI TIGER RESERVE, India — It is early morning in late May in the hardwood sal forests of Rajaji Tiger Reserve in north India, and the heat is rising. By afternoon it will reach 39° Celsius (102° F...

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A new ecological corridor is being planned in Canada that stretches from the Ottowa Valley through the Laurentians using @IUCN guidelines. CLLC's Gabe Oppler, international policy and partnerships specialist, helped connect the project to the guidelines. canadiangeographic.ca/articles/pre...

Preserving connectivity in the Laurentian Highlands

The new Plaisance-Tremblant (P2T) Connectivity Plan is preserving space for nature in a rapidly developing area between Ottawa and Montreal

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A recent study of eight new rope bridges in Brazil recorded thousands of successful crossings by arboreal animals and no roadkill. Canopy bridges are the official recommended standard for highways in Brazil to reduce roadkill and reconnect habitat. news.mongabay.com/2026/07/zero...

Zero roadkill as Amazon canopy bridges secure 15,000 crossings

For some of the world's rarest monkeys, the path to survival now runs through a simple network of ropes.

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@protectparks.bsky.social conducted a national poll on several top priority wildlife issues. The poll found that 81% of Americans support continued congressional investment in wildlife crossings. npca.org/articles/11472-new-poll-shows-american-public-hunters-largely-united-on-national-park

New Poll Shows American Public, Hunters Largely United on National Park Wildlife Protection

The NPCA poll, conducted by YouGov among 1,000 Americans and 300 hunters, examined perspectives on issues including the Endangered Species Act, Congressional investments to reduce wildlife-vehicle col...

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In Aruncachal Pradesh, India, elephants have been recorded at one of the highest altitudes ever for the species. This data indicates that elephants are moving beyond protected areas, which helps predict potential interactions between elephants and humans. india.mongabay.com/2026/07/as-e...

As elephants venture to higher altitudes researchers track possibilities of conflict

Camera traps in Arunachal Pradesh noted the presence of elephants at 3,266 metres, one of the highest altitudes recorded.

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Grizzly bear habitat is shrinking as fragmentation due to roads and other infrastructure hinders their movement. CLLC is working to keep grizzlies in mind when planning for wildlife crossings to restore connectivity and prevent tragic collisions. largelandscapes.org/news/connect...

Grizzly Bears: Connectivity and Coexistence  - Center for Large Landscape Conservation

As the U.S. grizzly bear population continues to recover, it is important now more than ever to find ways for humans and grizzlies to coexist in shared landscapes. Ensuring habitat connectivity provid...

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Recently, an elephant calf died after being struck by a vehicle on a road in Malaysia. Conservationists urged the expedited implementation of wildlife crossings to allow safe passage for wildlife and improve forest connectivity. www.nst.com.my/news/regiona...

WWF urges faster wildlife crossings after elephant calf death | New Straits Times

KUALA LUMPUR: The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Malaysia has urged the expedited implementation of wildlife crossings in high-risk areas following the death of an elephant calf after it was hit by a vehicle on Jalan Felda Nitar, Mersing, on Tuesday.

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Grizzly 399 captured the public imagination for 28 years until she was killed by a car in 2024. A new book titled “Grizzly Bear 399: What a Legendary Bear Teaches Us About Co-existence” places 399's life in wider discussions of grizzly bear management. yellowstonian.org/will-grizzly...

Will Grizzly 399's Life Result In Better Bear Recovery? - Yellowstonian

What lessons, if any, did Jackson Hole Grizzly 399, the most famous mother bear in the world, teach us about co-existence? New book by Susan Clark and Ana Lambert explores the question—and in this sto...

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A recent study analyzed three years of videos from camera traps on canopy bridges in Costa Rica. Researchers found that usage of the crossings increased over time with different species displaying a stronger preference for certain designs. Read more: news.mongabay.com/short-articl...

How effective are canopy bridges really?

New research from Costa Rica shows canopy bridges become more effective over time and animals prefer rope bridges over ladder bridges.

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North Carolina lawmakers passed a state budget allocating $10.2 million every two years for wildlife crossings. The new funding be directed by the North Carolina Department of Transportation to independent projects or match amounts for partnerships. www.themountaineer.com/outdoors/sta...

State budget puts $10 million toward wildlife protections

North Carolina wildlife will get safer ways to cross roads and highways after the state General Assembly included more than $10 million for wildlife crossings and mitigation strategies in the

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Scientists have long thought that plants and animals would shift their habitat in response to climate change to seek their preferred temperatures. Recent studies found that while some species are moving, they aren't aligning with ecologists' expectations. news.mongabay.com/2026/07/wild...

Wildlife’s unpredictable movements make climate-change planning difficult

New England’s winters have long been a punishing force. Forests fade in and out of deep freezes. Animals pile on fat for warmth in anticipation of the harsh weather to come. Others flee south, seeking...

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A new wildlife crossing over I-5 in Washington is in progress as part of a project to reconnect habitats of the Cascade Mountains and Olympic Peninsula. Private landowners play an important role as their consent to sell land allows the project to advance. www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...

Sale of family farm helps clear way for first-of-its-kind I-5 crossing in WA

Five generations of the Erickson family tended this land that borders I-5. Now, it could help reconnect mountain ranges.

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We're seeking an Operations Coordinator to support our day-to-day operations, administrative functions, meetings/events, office systems, financial recordkeeping & staff support for travel. The role is full-time and on-site at our Bozeman, Montana, office. largelandscapes.org/careers/

Wildlife crossings paired with fencing have been shown to reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions by more than 80%. Whether they are located in the rural or urban areas, crossings are a win for connectivity, safety and cost-reduction. environmentamerica.org/center/artic...

Rural vs Urban? Reducing vehicle collisions with wildlife benefits us all

Wildlife vehicle collisions are costly and the impacts are felt across the country; rural and urban.

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Busy roads can be both a barrier to movement and a major source of mortality for tree-dwelling species. Canopy bridge crossings that are designed for arboreal species are bridging the gaps in forest canopies to help wildlife move safely. largelandscapes.org/news/canopy-...

Canopy Bridges: Reconnecting Forest Canopies for Wildlife - Center for Large Landscape Conservation

Wildlife crossings are becoming a more widespread solution to reconnect fragmented habitats, keep animals on the move, and keep drivers safe. When looking to build new roads, it is ideal to completely...

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How can restoring land also help wildlife move, adapt & survive in a changing climate? A recent webinar with @unccd.bsky.social, @largelandscapes.org and CMS explored why connected landscapes are essential for people, wildlife & ecosystem resilience. Links to the recording & the report below!

A regional conservation land trust is working to strengthen ecological connectivity along the Niagara Escarpment in south-central Ontario. North-south wildlife movement in the area is limited by the steep, cliff-like feature. canadiangeographic.ca/articles/cre...

Creating pathways for nature in one of Ontario’s top ski and beach regions

How the Escarpment Corridor Alliance is balancing the needs of wildlife and people in southern Georgian Bay

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Excellent video on wildlife-vehicle collisions and wildlife crossings from The Pew Charitable Trusts with a focus on the Appalachians — one of our top-priority large landscapes! www.youtube.com/watch?v=REsA...

How Can We Make Our Roads Safer?

YouTube video by Pew

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U.S. national parks provide space for hundreds of species to migrate every year across land, air and sea. Each year, hundreds of birds, marine species and land mammals move through these landscapes in search of mates, food and nesting grounds. www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/artic...

The best U.S. national parks to see wildlife migrations—by land, air, and sea

Time your next park adventure with nature’s greatest movements. From Yellowstone bison and Channel Islands whales to Everglades birds and migrating monarchs, these parks offer front-row seats to wildl...

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On June 26, Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon celebrated the state's first-ever designation to protect a pronghorn migration corridor. The 150-mile-long corridor is used by the Sublette Pronghorn Herd, which is the farthest-traveling herd in the West. wyofile.com/at-6000-year...

At 6,000-year-old crossing, Gov. Gordon OKs Wyoming’s first-ever designated pronghorn migration route - WyoFile

Some Green River Basin pronghorn migrate more than 200 miles. Now, Wyoming has designated the landscapes they move through in an effort to protect the route.

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Starting on July 1, Montanans can purchase a new license plate that raises money for wildlife crossings. The new plate is expected to bring in about $100,000 a year for crossing projects according to Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks. www.montanarightnow.com/montana/new-...

New Montana license plate to fund safer wildlife crossings

HELENA, Mont. — Starting July 1, Montanans can buy a new specialty license plate to raise money for wildlife crossings on highways.

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Fragmentation of Vermont's landscapes due to roads and development is disrupting important corridors for wildlife movement, but conservationists are working to restore and maintain habitat connectivity. vtdigger.org/2026/06/02/a...

As Vermont is a key link in global species movement, state and partners build out conservation networks and wildlife passages - VTDigger

“These linkage areas are incredibly important for allowing for wildlife movement in response to climate change,” a state biologist said.

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Exciting news! @largelandscapes.org is now an officially admitted non-governmental organization at the United Nations Economic and Social Council, recognized for our special competence in conservation and contributions toward achieving sustainable development. 📷MusikAnimal CC BY-SA 4.0

The Arizona state government recently passed a 2027 budget that includes dedicated funding for wildlife crossings and a recurring annual appropriation of $700,000. Construction of Arizona's 27th wildlife crossing is currently underway. www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/new...

Arizona is building its 27th wildlife crossing. Altogether, they've reduced collisions by 90%

The new project, over I-17, just south of Flagstaff, is projected to be completed by fall 2026.

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This article emphasizes the importance of keeping wildlife on the move in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. CLLC is working to ensure safe passage for wildlife and people in the area by establishing wildlife crossings on busy highways like US-191. exploreyellowstone.com/keeping-yell...

Keeping Yellowstone's Wildlife on the Move

From elk and mule deer to grizzly bears, learn how scientists and conservationists are working to keep Yellowstone’s wildlife moving safely across the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

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The #DesertificationAndDroughtDay theme “Rangelands: Recognize. Respect. Restore.” speaks to the needs of migratory species, which depend on connected habitats. Join our webinar with @unccd.bsky.social & @largelandscapes.org on 30 June to explore these links: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...