Move over, concrete jungles – Shenzhen is building bridges for animals! 🐾 The newly opened Kunpeng Trail No.1 Bridge is making waves as China's first major urban wildlife overpass, letting creatures commute safely between two mountain habitats.
Imagine a leafy green corridor suspended 20 meters above traffic – complete with trees, shrubs, and secret watering holes 💦. This 300-meter-long eco-bridge connects Yinhu Mountain and Meilin Mountain, creating a lifeline for squirrels, pangolins, and even leopard cats spotted in camera traps! 📸
\"It's like building a wildlife subway system,\" says urban ecologist Dr. Li Wei. \"As cities grow, animals need safe routes too. This bridge could prevent genetic isolation for dozens of species.\"
Designed with noise barriers and native plants, the $3.8 million project reflects Shenzhen's push to balance development with ecology. The bridge even doubles as a scientific observatory, with researchers studying animal traffic through infrared cameras. 🧑🔬
Next time you're in Shenzhen, look up – you might spot a masked palm civet commuting home! 🌆🐾
