- New research indicates that almost 25% of freshwater animals, such as crabs, fish, and crayfish, face extinction.
- The study, published in the journal Nature, finds significant threats include dams, pollution, and invasive species.
- The assessment examined nearly 23,500 species on the IUCN’s “Red List” of threatened species.
- Key freshwater habitats such as Lake Titicaca, Lake Victoria, and India's Western Ghats show the highest levels of threatened biodiversity.
- Experts emphasize the need for coordinated conservation efforts to combat pollution and habitat modification to protect these vital ecosystems.
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Flora Green
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