California's New Wildlife Bridge to Protect Mountain Lions

The Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing aims to reconnect habitats and reduce human-wildlife conflicts.

The bridge, set to open in 2025, will span 10 lanes of Highway 101, one of California's busiest roads.
Mountain lions face habitat fragmentation and risks from human activities, including vehicle collisions.
The $80 million project will be the largest wildlife crossing in the world, covered with local vegetation.
The crossing is designed to support various species, including small birds affected by freeway wind currents.
Conservationists hope the bridge will mitigate the 'extinction vortex' threatening genetic diversity.