A bit of soft soil has nestled amid Dalmatia's harsh karst landscape, with reeds swaying in the wind and great reed warblers singing across the plain's acres, with Eurasian coots swimming and dozens of herons resting on sandbanks. This can only be the delta of the Neretva River, the largest wetland of the Adriatic.| Explore Croatia
Discover the mesmerizing beauty and science of braided streams—where water splits, twists, and reunites in a constantly shifting natural tapestry.| World Rivers
Waterfalls are nature's stunning masterpieces, shaped by geological forces. Discover their origins, types, and the breathtaking beauty they bring to our landscapes.| World Rivers
Slow, even stagnant habitats of the river side-branches and dead-branches, including oxbow lakes, are the mix of the river and wetland.| World Rivers
Meandering is common in the rivers in the lower reaches of the rivers, where the river changes its course through time.| World Rivers
Sediment settles as river energy fades—forming bars, banks, and floodplains. This quiet process plays a vital role in shaping ecosystems and terrain.| World Rivers
What’s a river, stream, brook, or creek? These terms often overlap—so what really sets a river apart from smaller flowing waters?| World Rivers
Discover the different types of river mouths—from majestic deltas to winding estuaries—and how rivers shape their final journey into the sea.| World Rivers