Extinction threatens nearly a quarter of all freshwater species

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Jan 18, 2025, 10:30 am482 ptsHotTop
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 extinction, with 24% of species in danger of being wiped out.

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