Nearly 23,000 freshwater species studied are facing a multitude of threats. Nearly a quarter of the world's freshwater species are at risk of extinction, according to new research. A detailed ...

KOCHI: A quarter of the world’s freshwater fauna, including fish, dragonflies, crabs, and shrimps, face a high risk of extinction, according to a study co-authored by the International Union for ...

WASHINGTON : Freshwater environments cover about 1 per cent of Earth's surface while accounting for more than 10 per cent of known species. Like many marine and terrestrial ecosystems, however ...

Twenty-four percent of the world’s freshwater fauna faces a significant risk of extinction, Anadolu Agency reported, citing a recent study published in the scientific journal Nature. With 4,294 ...

WASHINGTON — Nearly a quarter of animals living in rivers, lakes and other freshwater sources are threatened with extinction, according to new research. “Huge rivers like the Amazon can appear ...

Freshwater ecosystems cover less than 1% of Earth’s surface, but are vital for life on this planet. New research reveals that damage to these environments is pushing freshwater animals to the edge of ...

WASHINGTON — 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 study recommends targeted action to prevent further extinctions and calls for governments and industry to use this data in water management and policy measures. Since 2015, The Wire has ...