European otters are nocturnal creatures, most active between evening and sunrise. In the past, areas of water were more contiguous and European otters were able to use water channels to move around without using roads. However, such areas have become smaller, forcing otters to pass through roads. That has raised their chances of dying while crossing roads. To lower their risks of becoming roadkills, Kinmen National Park has worked with experts to assess the situation. They have chosen Yangming Reservoir as the priority area for improvement. The embankments at the reservoir are taller and the slopes steeper. The park and Kinmen County Waterworks jointly assessed the site and on December 12 completed putting in manmade escalators to serve as passages for the animals. Video monitoring shows that otters have been more active in that area since February 22, 2015. It indicates that the manmade escalators have indeed been helpful in linking bio-conduits and improving the habitats of otters. Based on that experience, Kinmen National Park will continue working with local groups and experts to evaluate the waters of Kinmen to make proper improvements so as to provide better habitats for otters. Furthermore, the park has also planned to establish a shelter at the Shuangli wetland for injured otters. The shelter could serve as a temporary home to injured otters in the future.