Balancing Act: The Complex Relationship Between Roads and Wildlife

The chapter delves into the benefits and drawbacks of roads for wildlife, focusing on the habitat provision and roadkill risks for animals. It explores the impact of road development on ecosystems and discusses innovative solutions like elevated highways in tiger sanctuaries to mitigate negative effects on wildlife habitats. The conversation also emphasizes the potential for grassroots activism to create wildlife crossings and protect critical animal habitats in the face of continuous road expansion.