Squirrel bridge

High school (ages 12+)
Environment & Earth

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/squirrel-bridge

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the location of first squirrel bridge?Longview, Washington, USA
2. What is the year of first construction?1963
3. Why were squirrel bridges built?They were built to help squirrels and other animals get across roads without getting hit by cars, keeping their homes and food safe.
4. Where did the first squirrel bridge start?The first one, called the Nutty Narrows Bridge, was built in Longview, Washington, in 1963.

Habitat Fragmentation: The process by which large, continuous habitats are broken down into smaller, isolated patches due to human activities like road construction.
Ecological Connectivity: The unimpeded movement of species and the flow of ecological processes between habitat patches, crucial for biodiversity maintenance.
Arboreal Species: Animals that primarily live in trees, relying on branches and canopy for movement, foraging, and shelter.
Wildlife Corridors: Strips of land or water that connect fragmented habitats, allowing animals to move safely between areas.