The Living River: How Natural Dynamics Shape Biodiversity - World Rivers
Natural rivers support rich biodiversity by constantly renewing themselves and creating diverse habitats for plants and animals to thrive.| World Rivers
Natural rivers support rich biodiversity by constantly renewing themselves and creating diverse habitats for plants and animals to thrive.| World Rivers
Floodplains, once overlooked, are vital extensions of rivers—hydrologically linked, ecologically rich, yet often severed or lost to development.| World Rivers
Explore the different types of wetlands—from marshes and swamps to bogs and oxbows. Learn their key features, examples, and ecological roles.| 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
A new understanding of rivers reveals them as complex, fragile ecosystems—not just resources—leading to global shifts in science, policy, and protection.| World Rivers
A river delta is nature’s masterpiece, where freshwater meets the sea, creating a lush, ever-changing landscape.| World Rivers
The Drava River is one of the last remaining lowland rivers in Europe. In Croatia and Hungary, it is largely free from dams and excessive regulations and harbours great biological and landscape diversity.| World Rivers
