Video Ed: How Wildlife Crossings Protect both Animals and People

What is the primary purpose of wildlife crossings?

• To provide scenic views for drivers

• To allow animals to safely cross highways

• To reduce traffic congestion

• To create tourist attractions

Why is genetic variability important for wildlife populations?

• It helps animals find food more easily

• It prevents localized extinction

• It makes animals more attractive

• It increases the size of animal populations

Which country's wildlife crossings served as a model for others worldwide?

• Canada

• Germany

• Australia

• Brazil

How many wildlife crossing structures are there in the United States?

• Around 1,000

• Around 500

• Around 2,000

• Around 1,500

What is the significance of the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing?

• It is the most expensive wildlife corridor ever built

• It will be the largest wildlife corridor in the country

• It is the first wildlife corridor in the world

• It is the smallest wildlife corridor in the country

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Who was P22?

• A federal grant program

• A wildlife biologist

• A famous mountain lion in Los Angeles

• A transportation engineer

What is the estimated cost of the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing?

• $50 million

• $70 million

• $110 million

• $90 million

What is one of the main benefits of wildlife crossings for humans?

• They reduce wildlife collisions and improve road safety

• They increase property values

• They create new jobs in construction

• They provide new hiking trails

What federal program supports the construction of wildlife crossings?

• The Department of the Interior

• The Federal Highway Administration

• The National Park Service

• The Federal grant program announced by Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg

How many human deaths result from collisions involving large wildlife on America's roads each year?

• Around 200

• Around 100

• Around 300

• Around 400