African Openbill (Anastomus lamelligerus) holding a freshwater snail ... Image by Bernard DUPONT Sabie Bridge, H10 Road South of Lower Sabie, Kruger NP, Mpumalanga, SOUTH AFRICA This Mpumalanga South Africa image was automatically curated and published with WP Robot plugin - CLICK HERE to learn more about WP Robot for Wordpress - a massive time and money saver. Visit … [Read more...] about African Openbill (Anastomus lamelligerus) holding a freshwater snail …
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Dragonflies as sentinels for freshwater conservation | The Conversation
Dragonflies as sentinels for freshwater conservation: ShutterstockViewed from space, our planet is a blue speck of mostly water in a seemingly endless expanse of darkness. It is this water that is vital for life as we know it. This wonderful life is amazingly complex, yet very fragile. Away from the sea, it is fresh water on which life depends, … [Read more...] about Dragonflies as sentinels for freshwater conservation | The Conversation
Freshwater crayfish: the forgotten invaders wreaking havoc across Africa | The Conversation
The freshwater crayfish ‘Procambarus clarkii’ has caused untold problems in some of Africa's freshwater sources. ShutterstockWhen invasive species are discussed, most people think of plants, birds and perhaps a few mammals. But Africa has become home to another, less well known kind of invader: freshwater crayfish. One species has already caused enormous problems in … [Read more...] about Freshwater crayfish: the forgotten invaders wreaking havoc across Africa | The Conversation
