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12 Times Animals Interacted with Construction Sites in 2016

January 10, 2017 Shane Hedmond
Photo by jans canon, CC BY-2.0. Original photo was cropped.

Photo by jans canon, CC BY-2.0. Original photo was cropped.

Many construction projects involve clearing heavily wooded and untouched areas, which can cause many complications, including interaction with unknown wildlife.  It’s important for all companies to understand the impact their construction work can have on wildlife, not only to avoid costly issues with government regulations, but also be good stewards of the environment.  Below are 12 stories from 2016 where construction projects interacted with wildlife and how each situation was handled.

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Mice Eat Construction Drawings, Hilariously Delaying Project

March 11, 2016 Shane Hedmond
Photo by jans canon, CC BY-2.0. Original photo was cropped.

Photo by jans canon, CC BY-2.0. Original photo was cropped.

You know the classic excuse that “the dog ate your homework,” but it sounds as though that old saying is getting a bit of an update.  Move over, Pizza Rat, the next big thing is “Blueprint Mice.”

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