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It's hard to say how many animals are killed by vehicles around the world every year, but it's estimated that up to one million are killed every day on the roads of the US alone. As you can see from the list below however, some countries go to great lengths to ensure the safety of their wildlife.

The first animal bridges were built in France in the 1950s, and the longest in the world, called the Natuurbrug Zanderij Crailoo, can be found in the Netherlands and is over half a mile long! Scroll through this list, compiled by Bored Panda, to see some of the best animal crossings on the planet. Don't forget to vote for your favorite!

#1

Crab Bridge On Christmas Island

Crab Bridge On Christmas Island

Kristy Faulker Report

#2

Wildlife Crossing In Belgium

Wildlife Crossing In Belgium

michielap Report

#4

Blue Penguin Underpass In New Zealand

Blue Penguin Underpass In New Zealand

Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony Report

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David WilliAMS
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This should be compulsory everywhere all over the world ! The amount of dead animals I see everyday. It's not just our planet

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#6

A Green Wildlife Bridge Over An Autobahn In Germany

A Green Wildlife Bridge Over An Autobahn In Germany

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#7

A Rope Bridge Over The Hume Freeway In Victoria

A Rope Bridge Over The Hume Freeway In Victoria

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Major B. Good
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

FYI: This bridge was designed for the endangered Squirel Glider, not cockatoos. Cockatoos can fly - even in Australia!

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#8

A Grizzly Bear Emerging From An Underpass After Crossing The Trans-Canada Highway In Banff National Park

A Grizzly Bear Emerging From An Underpass After Crossing The Trans-Canada Highway In Banff National Park

highwaywilding Report

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#9

Ecoduct In Singapore

Ecoduct In Singapore

cheekyasian Report

#10

Salamander Tunnels In New England

Salamander Tunnels In New England

Noah Charney Report

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#11

Elephant Underpass In Kenya

Elephant Underpass In Kenya

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Alex smith
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Elephants are super endangered every life you can save is valuable

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#12

Bridge For The Animals In North Brabant Provice, Netherlands

Bridge For The Animals In North Brabant Provice, Netherlands

Obiektyw1855 Report

#13

Wildlife Overpass In Banff, Alberta

Wildlife Overpass In Banff, Alberta

RyVal Report

#14

Crab Bridge In Christmas Island, Australia

Crab Bridge In Christmas Island, Australia

Christmas Island National Park Report

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#15

Ecoduct Duinpoort, About Halfway Between Zandvoort And Haarlem, The Netherlands

Ecoduct Duinpoort, About Halfway Between Zandvoort And Haarlem, The Netherlands

Ambamja Report

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#16

Wildife Crossing In New Jersey

Wildife Crossing In New Jersey

Doug Kerr Report

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Sara Shrader
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I always thought these were overgrown overpasses that were out of use. Weird.

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#17

Bridge For Monkeys And Other Animals To Cross Over The Road In Bahia, Brazil

Bridge For Monkeys And Other Animals To Cross Over The Road In Bahia, Brazil

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#18

Wildlife Overpass Near Keechelus Lake

Wildlife Overpass Near Keechelus Lake

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#19

A Tunnel For Animals Under The Highway, Finland

A Tunnel For Animals Under The Highway, Finland

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#21

Ecoduct In Colorado

Ecoduct In Colorado

notlorinashton Report

#22

Ecoduct In Germany

Ecoduct In Germany

SenseiCAY Report

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#24

Ecoduct In The Netherlands

Ecoduct In The Netherlands

Edgar van der Grift Report

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Tim Blanks
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is the same ecoduct as the one below, #25. It's the tunnel at the right of the picture below.

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Ecoduct In The Netherlands

Ecoduct In The Netherlands

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#26

Bee Highway In Oslo, Norway

Bee Highway In Oslo, Norway

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Hans
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"We are constantly reshaping our environment to meet our needs, forgetting that other species also live in it,” Agnes Lyche Melvaer, head of the Bybi, an environmental group supporting urban bees, which is leading the project." https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2015/jun/25/oslo-creates-worlds-first-highway-to-protect-endangered-bees

#27

Cattle Underpass In Victoria, Australia

Cattle Underpass In Victoria, Australia

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Frimpong Poku-Dankwa
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We have the exact same thing in Ghana, sadly it's been taken over by vehicles. :(

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#30

Land Bridge For Animals In Montana

Land Bridge For Animals In Montana

Shutterstock Report

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#31

Amphibian Crossing In California

Amphibian Crossing In California

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#32

Ecoduct In Overijssel, The Netherlands

Ecoduct In Overijssel, The Netherlands

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Ri Ko
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I know this one, it's very close to my house. There' s also other solutions for badgers, fencing and tunnels under the road

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#33

A Mini Suspension Bridge Runs Above One Of Longview, Washington’s Main Roads

A Mini Suspension Bridge Runs Above One Of Longview, Washington’s Main Roads

C's Photography Report

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#36

Wildlife Passing In Alberta, Canada

Wildlife Passing In Alberta, Canada

grape_drank_ Report

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#37

Bear Overpass In Banff National Park, Canada

Bear Overpass In Banff National Park, Canada

Adam Fagen Report

#38

Davis Toad Tunnel In California

Davis Toad Tunnel In California

bear-ears Report

#39

Red Crab Tunnel On Australia’s Christmas Island

Red Crab Tunnel On Australia’s Christmas Island

Parks Australia Report

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Jean Thompson
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You can try, but it looks like the ones on the girders want to make their own way!

#40

Ecoduct 'Harm Van De Veen' In The Netherlands

Ecoduct 'Harm Van De Veen' In The Netherlands

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Angelika Okotokro
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

All the Dutch ones look so overgrown - they must have been there for quite a while ...

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#41

Ecoduct In Holland

Ecoduct In Holland

Goois Natuurreservaat Report

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Tim Blanks
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is the Natuurbrug Zanderij Crailo, the longest ecoduct in the world.

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#42

Ecoduct In Böblingen, Germany

Ecoduct In Böblingen, Germany

Eigenes Werk Report

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#43

Ecoduct In Belgium

Ecoduct In Belgium

Jarrl Report

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Gitte Scheipers
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Da's precies voor woestijndieren over te laten, er zijn zoveel mooiere oversteekplaatsen voor dieren in België, waarom deze recente nemen

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#44

Overpass For Animals In Ontario, Canada

Overpass For Animals In Ontario, Canada

steerto.com Report

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#45

Wildlife Crossing Over Compton Rd, Brisbane

Wildlife Crossing Over Compton Rd, Brisbane

Rob Tilley Report

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#47

Animal Passing In Sonoran Desert

Animal Passing In Sonoran Desert

Thomas Wiewandt Report

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#48

Ecoduct Near Praha

Ecoduct Near Praha

Sefjo Report

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#49

Animal Underpass Near Catalina, Arizona

Animal Underpass Near Catalina, Arizona

Ron Medvescek Report

#50

Ecoduct In Prague, Czech Republic

Ecoduct In Prague, Czech Republic

ŠJů Report

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