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Endangered Mammals in Southern California

The Desert Bighorn Sheep and the San Bernardino Kangaroo Rat were listed as endangered on the Environmental Conservation Online System (ECOS) of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Due to the fact that these species are endangered, it is especially important to preserve the survival of their species. Unfortunately, both species distributions are intersected by highways in Southern California. Because of this, I have highlighted where each highway intersects with the species distribution. This points out areas where potential wildlife crossings could be built. Furthermore, I have added zoomed-in sections of the map to portray a clearer view of what roads could have potential wildlife crossings. 

For more information, see Methodology.

Desert Bighorn Sheep (Source)

San Bernardino Kangaroo Rat (Source)

Analysis: For the Desert Bighorn Sheep, wildlife crossings can be built on the State Rte 74, Pines to Palms Highway, Co Highway S3, Montezuma Borrego Hwy, Yaqui Pass Rd, Co Rd S3, Hwy 78, State Rte 78, and I-8.

Analysis: For the San Bernardino kangaroo rat, wildlife crossings can be built on Ontario Fwy, I-15, Foothill Fwy, State St, W Ramona Expy, Mountain Ave, Ramona Expy, Idyllwild National Forest Hwy, Florida Ave, State Rte 210, and State Rte 38. 

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