Fishing cats live on the fringes of human-dominated landscapes in India. Facing habitat loss, the survival of this compact feline depends on conservation of habitat and ecological corridors between protected areas. Read more: www.downtoearth.org.in/wildlife-bio...

On Dec. 20, 8 elephants were killed in a collision with a train in Assam, India. Though the area is not a designated elephant corridor, elephant movement has long been observed here. One solution is ensuring that trains strictly follow speed restrictions. india.mongabay.com/2025/12/jumb...

In this article, journalist @bengoldfarb.bsky.social suggests invertebrates need wildlife crossings too. Protections for these smaller species & their habitat may not increase the safety of motorists, but they will protect 97% of the earth's biodiversity. atmos.earth/climate-solu...

Mule deer in the Eastern Sierra region of California have declined in recent years largely due to wildlife-vehicle collisions. Two crossings were recently built under the highway near Sonora Junction and a third one is slated for a stretch of the 395. www.latimes.com/environment/...

Elephant populations in Southern Africa are stable or growing but their habitat is not. Increased human-elephant conflict has led to calls for culls but protected wildlife corridors facilitate the migration of elephants and prevent conflicts. news.mongabay.com/2025/12/corr...

CLLC is honored to have the chance to support colleagues in Ukraine and people around the world to stand up for the protection of nature and peace. uwecworkgroup.info/ukraine-scor...

The Connectivity Conservation Specialist Group is the global hub providing guidance on ecological connectivity. CLLC serves as Secretariat of CCSG, providing leadership & coordination to a network of 1,200+ volunteer experts from 125+ countries. largelandscapes.org/news/ccsg/ @iucnwcpa.bsky.social

Two bipartisan bills were introduced this week in the Senate to reauthorize and increase funding for the construction of wildlife crossing structures through fiscal year 2031, following a companion bill introduced in the House in November. www.trcp.org/2025/12/18/b...

Saguaro National Park in Arizona just grew by about 20 acres thanks to a purchase by the nonprofit Trust for Public Land. The parcel will connect two areas of public lands through a vital wildlife corridor. Read more: www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-adve...

North America's largest wildlife overpass is now open, connecting 39,000 acres of habitat on both sides of I-25 in Colorado. The Greenland wildlife overpass completes the I-25 South Gap project and provides safe passage for elk and pronghorn. www.colorado.gov/governor/new...

Many of us will travel this holiday season. Wildlife is on the move too—but as roads fracture habitat, animals face deadly risks. Give today to help reconnect landscapes and keep wildlife and people moving safely. DONATE HERE: largelandscapes.org/donate/

New research on mountain lions in California shows that human development is limiting the movement of young mountain lions causing a decline in genetic diversity. Wildlife crossing structures could be the key to reconnecting these isolated populations. phys.org/news/2025-12...

Don't forget the webinar this Wednesday! Please join us!

We were honored to participate in the recent International Elephant Conservation & Research Symposium in Fort Worth, Texas. Katie Deuel of @largelandscapes.org shared our ongoing work to conserve Asian elephants and their habitat. Read more about this work: largelandscapes.org/news/promoti...

Join the International Land Conservation Network for a webinar on Dec. 17 featuring several of our staff members, who will discuss our new report 'Integrating Wildlife Habitat Connectivity into Local Government Planning.' Register here: lincolninst.zoom.us/webinar/regi... @landpolicy.bsky.social

A new bill aims to extend the U.S.’s only federal program to fund wildlife crossings, which expires in 2026. In this article, CLLC's Rebecca Boslough King highlights the demand for funds and importance of crossings to reduce collisions and reconnect habitat. mountainjournal.org/wildlife-cro...

In Arizona, Prescott Valley's Wildlife Corridor Project aims to protect nature and maintain quality of life by ensuring wildlife can move through the landscape. Learn more plus explore other local planning examples in our recent report (link in article). conservationcorridor.org/digests/2025...

We have exciting news! The Board of the Center for Large Landscape Conservation announced today that Brendan Moynahan will become our next CEO in January 2026. Moynahan is a nationally recognized leader in wildlife science, conservation, and policy. Read more: largelandscapes.org/news/cllc-ne...

Wild animals need more than isolated "islands" of habitat to survive—they need pathways to move and flourish. This Giving Tuesday, your gift to @largelandscapes.org can help us protect safe passage for wildlife. Donate today: bit.ly/4oqRrfS

To survive, migratory species need a series of connected sites where they can feed, breed & rest along their routes. Protecting ecological connectivity means identifying these key places, ensuring they remain suitable & accessible, and understanding what may be preventing species from reaching them.

Tigers have been pushed to the brink of extinction by human activities. In 2014, IUCN launched one of the largest multi-country initiatives for tiger conservation in the world, operating across 7 Asian tiger range countries. www.bbc.com/storyworks/l...

Last week, we partnered with @unesco.org to host a Trinational Ecological Connectivity Workshop in Esquipulas, Guatemala. Over 95 participants worked to integrate scientific models and land use maps with local and Indigenous knowledge and prioritize corridors and their management.

The Salazar Center’s Peregrine Accelerator is currently supporting eight conservation teams working on building wildlife corridors, restoring damaged ecosystems and inspiring citizen scientists across the transboundary region from New York to Nova Scotia. source.colostate.edu/building-con...

A new report found that outdoor recreation on America's public lands generates $128 billion annually and supports almost one million jobs. This data highlights the economic value of keeping these lands healthy and available to the public. www.outdoorlife.com/conservation...

Yesterday, bipartisan legislation was introduced that would make the federal Wildlife Crossings Program permanent. Deb Davidson of @largelandscapes.org is quoted on the bill, which would help us advance crossing projects including on US-191 near Yellowstone. www.explorebigsky.com/rep-zinke-pu...

Ever wonder what goes on at the World Conservation Congress? Curious about what conservation leaders are doing at these international gatherings? Find out here, plus learn about CLLC’s role and what plans are now agreed upon to save the environment. #IUCNcongress largelandscapes.org/news/wcc2025/

We were thrilled to meet Representative Ryan Zinke's staff in DC today – the same day the Wildlife Road Crossings Reauthorization Act was introduced! Congressmen Zinke (MT) and Beyer (VA) are cosponsoring this new, bipartisan wildlife crossing legislation.

The report Conservation of Ecological Connectivity in Spain, resulting from the Spain Connectivity Dialogues held this June, is now online. The new report shares conclusions drawn from the first-ever national dialogue on connectivity and next steps. conservationcorridor.org/ccsg/what-we...

A new, 35-kilometer, elevated wildlife corridor will be constructed in India's Kaziranga National Park to help animals move freely and reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions. There are nine identified wildlife corridors that the elevated corridor will help connect.  assamtribune.com/assam/kazira...

Each year on Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula, drivers strike and kill an average of 240 moose costing $35,000 in vehicle damage and emergency services per accident. A project is underway to transform this stretch of highway and protect animals and people. www.sierraclub.org/sierra/road-...

In Northern Kenya, human-elephant conflict has now overtaken poaching as the main threat to elephants. But local villages are finding creative ways to coexist with strategies like "beehive fencing" to scare elephants away from crops. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

The Greater Yellowstone Recreation Enhancement and Tourism Act, introduced by Rep. Ryan Zinke, would provide the highest level of federal protection to nearly 100 miles of the Gallatin and Madison rivers in Montana. mountainjournal.org/nearly-100-m...

Every year, wildlife-vehicle collisions cost Americans more than $8 billion, causing at least 26,000 human injuries and 200 deaths. In the article, our Road Ecologist Liz Fairbank emphasizes the need for continued federal funding to support mitigation measures. www.outdoorlife.com/conservation...

The US Bureau of Land Management is considering leasing tracts of protected Wyoming migration corridors to oil and gas drilling. A federal auction in June could include 88,000 acres that overlap three deer migration corridors and a pronghorn corridor. wyofile.com/energy-domin...

West of Missoula, MT, efforts are under way to reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions on the Ninemile/Sixmile stretch of I-90. A feasibility study is ongoing to explore possible wildlife crossing solutions and recommendations are expected by August 2026. vp-mi.com/news/2025/oc...

According to India's first elephant census since 2017, the Asian elephant population has declined by 25% in 8 years, with electrocution, railway collisions, poaching and habitat loss as the leading causes of elephant deaths. timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/dehradu...

One study found that “collisions with deer increase by 16% in the week following the autumn clock change.” environmentamerica.org/center/artic...

With roots in the Celtic tradition of Samhain, Halloween is a longstanding tradition still celebrated today. This year, consider how you can honor this spooky holiday by learning about some of nature's most fascinating and macabre animals. Read more: theconversation.com/lets-celebra...

"Many of the young migrating songbirds are leaving home for the first time and may not recognize these hazards" www.newsday.com/long-island/...

In Tuscson, Arizona, local residents are advocating for restoration of natural resources by reimagining how humans engage with the land. "Reconciliation ecology" aims to increase biodiversity in human-dominated landscapes. www.hcn.org/issues/57-10...

We are working with UNESCO & partners on the "Scaling up Connectivity in the Trifinio-Fraternidad Biosphere Reserve" project. The goal is to strengthen ecological connectivity and landscape resilience in one of Central America’s most vital ecosystems. www.unesco.org/en/articles/...

Our road ecologist Kylie Paul recently captured these images of a herd of bighorn sheep on US-93 outside Sula, Montana. These photos serve as a reminder to watch for wildlife on the road, especially in the autumn months when wildlife-vehicle collisions peak in the US.

Each year, a billion birds collide with a glass window and die during their annual migration. Other than cats and habitat loss, glass is the biggest danger birds face, but different types of glass and window treatments can work to prevent collisions. www.npr.org/2025/10/17/n...

They move to survive. We move to protect.🐾 This #InternationalSnowLeopardDay, join the global #23for23 challenge: dedicate 23 minutes to the athletes of our mountains. Every move counts to protect their fragile homes.💙 #MoveForSnowLeopards #SnowLeopardDay #ActForWildlife #SnowLeopards

Did you know that poorly designed infrastructure is threatening snow leopards’ movement? Today, on #SnowLeopardDay, learn what we’re doing to protect snow leopard habitats and keep both people and leopards on the move: wwf.earth/snow-leopards/infrastructure @worldwildlife.org

It only takes 23 minutes to begin a journey of strength & endurance. This #October23, move like the #snowleopard: powerful and graceful. Walk, run, stretch, or dance your way into action for a global cause. This #SnowLeopardDay join us! What’s your move? 🐆 #23for23 #snowleopards #conservation

What do changing bird migrations reveal about the planet? This article, full of interesting illustrations and graphics, explores this question by considering data from the migrations of three species: Desertas petrels, nightingales and Bewick's Swan. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

In Michigan's Upper Peninsula, 60 moose have been killed by wildlife-vehicle collisions in the past four years. So far in 2025, six moose have died in collisions including a female moose that was raising two calves. www.ironmountaindailynews.com/news/local-n...

Our Conservation Science Director Dr. Annika Keeley recently travelled to Laxenburg, Austria, to attend @ipbes.net for the 1st author meeting for writing an evaluation of how different land use planning methods can take nature into account and help keep wildlife habitats connected.

Our Conservation Science Director Dr. Annika Keeley recently travelled to Laxenburg, Austria, to attend @ipbes.net for the 1st author meeting for writing an evaluation of how different land use planning methods can take nature into account and help keep wildlife habitats connected.