Most species don’t have just one threat putting them at risk of extinction, but many threats acting together. View on ...

New research reveals that damage to these environments is pushing freshwater animals to the edge of extinction.

Although freshwater habitats cover less than 1 percent of the Earth's surface, they support 10 percent of known animal species.

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The researchers examined around 23,500 species of dragonflies, fish, crabs and other animals that depend exclusively on freshwater ecosystems. They found that 24 per cent were at risk of ...

As for wildlife, we’re still learning a lot about how individual species and larger ecosystems respond to fires, especially how these animals actively respond and are harmed by blazes.

The researchers examined around 23,500 species of dragonflies, fish, crabs and other animals that depend exclusively on freshwater ecosystems. Related How a rescued wild boar in France has inspired ...

The researchers examined around 23,500 species of dragonflies, fish, crabs and other animals that depend exclusively on freshwater ecosystems. They found that 24% were at risk of extinction ...