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A quarter of all the world's freshwater species are at high risk of extinction

A quarter of all the world's freshwater species are at high risk of extinction

Update: 2025-01-09
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Almost a quarter of all the world's freshwater animals are threatened with extinction. That's according to a new report by the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources. Over 80 scientists across the world participated in the assessment of over 23,000 freshwater species, and they're calling for governments to take immediate action.
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A quarter of all the world's freshwater species are at high risk of extinction

A quarter of all the world's freshwater species are at high risk of extinction