14 extraordinary photos show the importance of freshwater habitats. From the Colorado River to Lake Titicaca, explore some of the world’s threatened freshwater sources. March 21, 2025.

Freshwater mussels, one of nature's unsung heroes, are sometimes called the "livers of our rivers". ... This Photo Shows Why You Should “Never Underestimate" Freshwater Mussels ...

These five made our list of the prettiest fish in fresh water. / Ken Baldwin. If you asked people why they fish, it's probably for relaxation, enjoyment or to get enough fillets for a fish fry.

Freshwater habitats – including rivers, lakes, ponds, streams, bogs and wetlands – cover less than 1% of the planet’s surface, but support 10% of its animal species, said Catherine Sayer, a ...

Although freshwater habitats cover less than 1 percent of the Earth's surface, they support 10 percent of known animal species. ... AP Photo/Leo Correa, File What Are People Saying.

Lake Victoria, the world's second-largest freshwater lake by surface area, is bordered by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. The key threats identified to species were pollution, overfishing, agriculture ...

Freshwater trout migrations typically span just a few hundred yards and tens of miles. They’re not covering the distance that their anadromous relatives do, but they, too, will seek out new ...

This Photo Shows Why You Should “Never Underestimate" Freshwater Mussels. ... It’s estimated that a single freshwater mussel can pump and filter between 8 and 15 gallons of water every day.