Some Amazing Animal Bridges And Crossings That Save 1000s Of Animals Every Year

Animal Bridges

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!

Crab Bridge On Christmas Island

Crab Bridge On Christmas Island

Wildlife Crossing In Belgium

Wildlife Crossing In Belgium

Turtle Tunnel In Japan

Turtle Tunnel In JapanPenguin Underpass In New Zealand

Blue Penguin Underpass In New ZealandEcoduct In Banff National Park, Canada

Ecoduct In Banff National Park, CanadaA Green Wildlife Bridge Over An Autobahn In Germany

A Green Wildlife Bridge Over An Autobahn In GermanyA Rope Bridge Over The Hume Freeway In Victoria

A Rope Bridge Over The Hume Freeway In Victoria

izzly 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

Ecoduct In Singapore

Ecoduct In Singapore

Salamander Tunnels In New England

Salamander Tunnels In New England

Elephant Underpass In Kenya

Elephant Underpass In Kenya

Bridge For The Animals In North Brabant Provice, Netherlands

Bridge For The Animals In North Brabant Provice, Netherlands

Wildlife Overpass In Banff, Alberta

Wildlife Overpass In Banff, Alberta

Crab Bridge In Christmas Island, Australia

Crab Bridge In Christmas Island, Australia

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

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

Wildife Crossing In New Jersey

Wildife Crossing In New Jersey

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

Wildlife Overpass Near Keechelus Lake

Wildlife Overpass Near Keechelus Lake

A Tunnel For Animals Under The Highway, Finland

A Tunnel For Animals Under The Highway, Finland

Squirrel Bridge In Washington

Squirrel Bridge In Washington

Ecoduct In Colorado

Ecoduct In Colorado

Ecoduct In Germany

Ecoduct In GermanyAnimal Bridge In Montana

Animal Bridge In Montana

Ecoduct In The Netherlands

Ecoduct In The Netherlands

Ecoduct In The Netherlands

Ecoduct In The Netherlands

Bee Highway In Oslo, Norway

Bee Highway In Oslo, Norway

Cattle Underpass In Victoria, Australia

Cattle Underpass In Victoria, Australia

Salmon Cannon In Columbia River, Eastern Washington

Salmon Cannon In Columbia River, Eastern Washington

Animal Passing In Alberta, Canada

Land Bridge For Animals In Montana

Amphibian Crossing In California

Amphibian Crossing In California

Ecoduct In Overijssel, The Netherlands

Ecoduct In Overijssel, The Netherlands

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

Ecoduct In Austria

Ecoduct In Austria

Bridge For Animals Near Banff, Canada

Wildlife Passing In Alberta, Canada

Wildlife Passing In Alberta, Canada

Bear Overpass In Banff National Park, Canada

Bear Overpass In Banff National Park, Canada

Davis Toad Tunnel In California

Red Crab Tunnel On Australia’s Christmas Island

Red Crab Tunnel On Australia’s Christmas Island

Ecoduct ‘Harm Van De Veen’ In The Netherlands

Ecoduct 'Harm Van De Veen' In The Netherlands

Ecoduct In Holland

Ecoduct In Böblingen, Germany

Ecoduct In Böblingen, Germany

Ecoduct In Belgium

Ecoduct In BelgiumOverpass For Animals In Ontario, Canada

Overpass For Animals In Ontario, CanadaWildlife Crossing Over Compton Rd, Brisbane

Wildlife Crossing Over Compton Rd, BrisbaneWildlife Passing In The Netherlands

Wildlife Passing In The NetherlandsAnimal Passing In Sonoran Desert

Animal Passing In Sonoran DesertEcoduct Near Praha

Ecoduct Near PrahaAnimal Underpass Near Catalina, Arizona

Animal Underpass Near Catalina, ArizonaEcoduct In Prague, Czech Republic

Ecoduct In Prague, Czech Republic