Third of freshwater fish threatened with extinction

[Forkboy]

Freshwater fish are the most endangered group of animals on the planet, with more than a third threatened with extinction, according to a report being compiled by British scientists.

Among those at the greatest risk of dying out are several species from UK rivers and lakes including the European eel, Shetland charr and many little known fish that have become isolated in remote waterways in Wales and Scotland.

Others critically endangered include types of sturgeon, which provide some of the world's most expensive caviar, and giant river dwellers such as the Mekong giant catfish and freshwater stingray, which can grow as long as 15 feet.

The scientists have blamed human activities such as overfishing, pollution and construction for pushing so many species to the brink of extinction.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/earth/wildlife/8672417/Third-of-freshwater-fish-threatened-with-extinction.html

[pleah]

1. K&R

:(

[lyonn]

2. I suspect a similar report could be out there concerning the bird population

It seems there are much fewer birds migrating through in the last few years. I live on a farm and am accustomed to seeing lots of species come around, not so much anymore. Even those pesky back birds.

[Forkboy]

3. Global Bird Populations Face Dramatic Decline In Coming Decades, Study Predicts

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2004/12/041220023334.htm

Note the date...2004. There's been a lot more studies since then. Too depressing to look for them all.