Clever Rope Canopy Bridges Protect Amazon Wildlife with Over 15,000 Safe Crossings
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An innovative canopy bridge design in Brazil has successfully guided thousands of tree-dwelling animals safely over highways, resulting in zero roadkill incidents for monitored species. Following this outstanding success, Brazil's federal transport department has officially adopted the rope bridges as the recommended national standard for highway construction.
An innovative canopy bridge design in Brazil has successfully guided thousands of tree-dwelling animals safely over highways, resulting in zero roadkill incidents for monitored species. Following this outstanding success, Brazil’s federal transport department has officially adopted the rope bridges as the recommended national standard for highway construction.