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New research shows about a quarter of animals living in rivers, lakes and other freshwater sources are threatened with extinction.
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The researchers examined around 23,500 species of dragonflies, fish, crabs and other animals that depend exclusively on freshwater ecosystems. They found that 24% were at risk of extinction – classified as vulnerable, endangered or critically endangered – due to compounding threats from pollution, dams, water extraction, agriculture, invasive species, climate change and other disruptions.
You know…
I’m gonna consider and try to eat less fish from now on :/