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Tunnels Made For Turtles Keep Them Safe From Trains

Sometimes, animals need a little bit of help when it comes to crossing the streets safely, which is why these turtle tunnels were created. They are notoriously slow creatures, sometimes too slow for fast-moving cars. This inspired Japanese engineers to create tunnels especially made for turtles, allowing them to cross roads and travel without getting injured in our fast-paced world. It's s a highly creative idea that has surely saved a ton of turtle lives.

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An aquamarine in Kobe, Japan, partnered with West Japanese Railways to create these turtle tunnels in order to prevent them from being hit by cars, and it has actually been working.