New research shows a quarter of freshwater animals are threatened with extinction

WASHINGTON — Nearly a quarter of animals living in rivers, lakes and other freshwater sources are threatened with extinction, according to new research published Wednesday. “Huge rivers like the Amazon can appear mighty, but at the same time freshwater environments are very fragile,” said study co-author Patricia Charvet, a biologist at Brazil’s Federal University of…

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Red-cockaded woodpeckers’ recovery in southeast leads to status change from endangered to threatened

WASHINGTON — The red-cockaded woodpecker, an iconic bird in southeastern forests, has recovered enough of its population to be downlisted from an endangered species to a threatened one, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced Thursday. “The downlisting of the red-cockaded woodpecker marks a significant milestone in our nation’s commitment to preserving biodiversity,” said Interior…

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Peter Schmeichel reveals Sir Alex Ferguson threatened to ‘SACK’ him after heated row at Man United, as the legendary goalkeeper opens up on his ‘biggest regret in football’

Schmeichel has opened up on a heated row he had with Sir Alex Ferguson The former goalkeeper has claimed Ferguson wanted to sack him LISTEN NOW: It’s All Kicking Off!, available wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes every Monday and Thursday By Sam Brookes Published: 03:00 EDT, 3 October 2024 | Updated: 03:55 EDT,…

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