Amazon canopy bridges prevent roadkill, enable 15,000 wildlife crossings

New canopy bridges have been installed across the Amazon rainforest. The structures allow wildlife to cross highways safely. Over 15,000 crossings have been recorded since deployment. Monitoring shows zero roadkill incidents at these sites. The project aims to reduce habitat fragmentation. Engineers designed the bridges to blend with forest canopy. Local conservation groups are evaluating long‑term impacts. Future expansions may target additional high‑risk road segments.