Experts are urging for more infrastructure in California to protect wildlife, particularly in Kern County. They are advocating for 'wildlife corridors' or 'crossings', which reconnect wildlife habitats separated by urban sprawl. Lucas Hall, an associate professor in biology at California State University, Bakersfield, said these are crucial in preventing animals from being hit and killed by cars. This is particularly for the endangered San Joaquin kit fox, which he said is present in Bakers County. The corridors could be as simple as installing underpasses under freeways so animals can cross roads without interacting with vehicles. Experts with the Environment California Research and Policy Center are working to further implement these corridors across the state to help reconnect native animal populations.