A radio-collared mountain lion was fatally struck by a vehicle on the Ventura 101 Freeway in Woodland Hills, authorities said Wednesday.
A wildlife crossing over the 101 Freeway in Agoura Hills to help mountain lions and other animals move safely across wilderness areas received a $25 million conservation challenge grant to help break ground on the bridge.
It will be the largest crossing of its kind in the world -- a fully landscaped passage for wildlife that will stretch 210 feet over 10 lanes of highway and pavement. The crossing aims to provide a connection between the small population of mountain lions in the Santa Monica Mountains and the larger and genetically diverse populations to the north."Unless we address this serious problem of habitat fragmentation by building more wildlife crossings, we will continue to read heartbreaking headlines of mountain lion fatalities,'' said Tiffany Yap, a senior scientist at the Center for Biological Diversity.
"The death of a young puma who just dispersed from his mother should encourage California leaders to act," Yap added."When state senators consider the Safe Roads and Wildlife Protection Act next month, I hope they see the gravity of the situation and pass the bill."
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