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A Quarter of Freshwater Animals at Risk of Extinction, New Study Reveals

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A Quarter of Freshwater Animals at Risk of Extinction, New Study Reveals

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  • New research reveals that nearly 25% of freshwater animals are facing the threat of extinction.
  • Freshwater ecosystems, despite covering less than 1% of the Earth's surface, support 10% of its animal species.
  • The study analyzed around 23,500 species and found that 24% are at risk from multiple threats like pollution and climate change.
  • Experts highlight that various factors, such as damming and deforestation, exacerbate the risks for these vulnerable species.
  • This analysis is the first to assess the global risk to freshwater species and brings attention to the fragile nature of these habitats.

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