Thousands of freshwater species are at risk of extinction, new report finds
Nearly a quarter of the world's freshwater species are at risk of extinction due to a multitude of threats, according to new research.
Quarter of freshwater animals at risk of extinction, conservationists warn
A major global analysis examined the extinction threat to 23,496 freshwater species of fish, dragonflies, damselflies, crabs, crayfish and shrimp.
New research shows a quarter of freshwater animals are threatened with extinction
Freshwater habitats cover less than 1% of the planet's surface but support 10% of its animal species, a zoologist and study co-author says.
Large number of freshwater animals could go extinct, new research reveals: ‘Many threats acting together’
Nearly a quarter of animals living in rivers, lakes and other freshwater sources are threatened with extinction, according to new research published Wednesday. “Huge rivers like the Amazon can appear mighty,
Quarter of Freshwater Species at Risk of Extinction, Study Warns
Nearly a quarter of species living in freshwater ecosystems like rivers and lakes are threatened with extinction, according to research published Wednesday, AP News reports.
Study documents extinction threats to world’s freshwater species
Freshwater environments cover about 1% of Earth’s surface while accounting for more than 10% of known species. Like many marine and terrestrial ecosystems, however, they are in distress. A new study looking at some of the denizens of freshwater habitats offers a stark illustration of this biodiversity predicament.
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IUCN ROWA Celebrates the Inclusion of Seven New Sites from Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, and the UAE in the Green List
The International Union for Conservation of Nature, Regional Office for West Asia, is pleased to announce the addition of six ...
Giant bluefin tuna the size of a motorcycle sells for $1.3 million
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Thresher Shark Death Sparks Conservation Outcry
The death of an endangered thresher shark on a Cornwall beach raises concerns about fishing practices and the safety of ...
A quarter of freshwater animals threatened with extinction, finds major new study
A lack of understanding can no longer be used as an excuse for inaction. As the authors of the new study point out, ...
IAS Officer Shares Stunning Video Of Snow Leopards' ‘Fleeting Dance Of Wild Joy’ In Ladakh, Watch
A captivating video of snow leopards frolicking in Ladakh’s Zanskar valley, shared by IAS officer Supriya Sahu, offers a rare glimpse of natures elusive ghosts of the mountains.
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68% Of Animals Are Gone - Yet Conservation Can Work. Here’s How
who leads a Species Survival Commission task force for the International Union for Conservation of Nature. Since 1993, at least 28 bird and mammal species have been saved from extinction ...
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Alipay Ant Forest and IUCN Red List Join Forces to Increase Public Awareness of Biodiversity and Conservation
HANGZHOU, China--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In celebration of the 60th anniversary of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species, Alipay Ant Forest and IUCN ...
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It is classed as Least Concern by the International Union for Conservation of Nature owing to its extensive range and general environmental adaptations. It is primarily a carnivorous species ...