Indonesia slashes poverty while tortoises thrive in Seychelles
Indonesia recently announced a massive drop in extreme poverty levels while conservation efforts elsewhere show remarkable success for wildlife populations.
New figures reveal that the number of people living in extreme poverty has fallen by nearly 83% over just four decades. Nonprofit group Our World in Data reported that less than 4% now live on less than three dollars per day.
A new wildlife bridge in Colorado has successfully reduced animal vehicle collisions by 91% since it opened last December. Elk, pronghorn, and bears are now using the structure to cross Interstate 25 safely without danger.
Scientists in the Seychelles discovered one hundred and eighty thousand giant tortoises living on Aldabra Atoll during a recent survey. This population count represents the highest figure ever recorded for the species after they nearly faced extinction.
A recent study found that teenagers taking more steps daily reported fewer symptoms of poor mental health than those walking less. Adolescents hitting twelve thousand steps showed thicker brain tissue in areas regulating emotion compared to others.
“This project demonstrates how transportation infrastructure can improve safety for both motorists and wildlife.”