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Quarter of Freshwater Species Face Extinction Crisis

1/10/2025

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A startling IUCN study uncovers that nearly a quarter of the world's freshwater species, from vibrant fish to delicate dragonflies, are teetering on the brink of extinction. With pollution, agriculture, and invasive species wreaking havoc, urgent conservation efforts are critical, especially in vital ecosystems like Lake Victoria and India's Western Ghats.

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A startling IUCN study uncovers that nearly a quarter of the world's freshwater species, from vibrant fish to delicate dragonflies, are teetering on the brink of extinction. With pollution, agriculture, and invasive species wreaking havoc, urgent conservation efforts are critical, especially in vital ecosystems like Lake Victoria and India's Western Ghats.