John, one Saturday two years ago, a female black bear in Sonora, Mexico stood beside a road. Her presence was rare. In Mexico, black bears are endangered. But, against incredible odds, there she was. She’d survived to adulthood, all the while losing habitat and being cut off from other bears north of the border wall merely miles away. But that day, she didn’t survive crossing the road. Sadly, a vehicle hit her and she died simply trying to get from one side to the other. An endangered male ocelot met the same fate on the same road this February. This road is Federal Highway 2 cutting across the Sky Islands region, where the Sonoran Desert, Chihuahuan Desert, Western Sierra Madre and Rocky Mountains converge. An incredible natural intersection, the Sky Islands have uniquely high biodiversity. Unfortunately, more than 2,000 animals die on Highway 2 annually. But there is hope! |
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We’ve collected years of road ecology data to support effective crossings for wildlife along this stretch of road. And last year, Sonoran Congress members unanimously mandated that all future road construction must consider incorporating wildlife crossings. |
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Join us in turning barriers into bridges! Wildlife need you. Theirs is a fragmented existence facing many threats. But with your contribution, together we can transform dangerous roads into bridges of safe passage for wildlife. Your support has never been more valuable, especially now. Your tax-deductible gift has double the impact! Until the end of the year, Biophilia Foundation is generously matching your donation dollar for dollar. |
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Thank you for your commitment to wildlife across North America, |
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Katie Davis
Executive Director |
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