Wildlife cameras have shown animals confused by the physical obstacle. The barrier cuts animal migration routes and also affects bodies of water such as the San Pedro River, in Arizona.

The border barrier “is also harming public lands, indigenous lands and culture, local communities, human rights and civil liberties,” the wildlife organization notes.. Follow all the international information on Facebook and X, or in our weekly newsletter. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook and @Xtrailer and @CNNTravel.