The world's largest wildlife overpass was specifically designed to help elk. Three finally braved the six-lane crossing
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Colorado's wildlife crossing infrastructure—over 100 structures statewide—is helping large mammals safely navigate highways, with elk beginning to use the world's largest dedicated overpass designed for their passage.
Early adoption by three elk; long-term usage patterns and population-level impact still developing.
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