Despite their imposing size and reputation for aggression, Hippopotamus face a growing threat from the illegal wildlife trade. Classified as "vulnerable," by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) they receive less international protection compared to elephants. This puts them at risk from habitat loss, illegal hunting, and unregulated trade.
After weeks of rain and flooding, a dry spell and frost are welcome, but the problems are not over yet. And it seems unlikely that the already squeezed government budget will be able to help.
Germany's flooded farmers brace for winter frost - The Street Journal thestreetjournal.org - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from thestreetjournal.org Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
More than half of the fish are missing after the Oder disaster thewestonforum.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from thewestonforum.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
An algal bloom caused mass deaths of fish and other animals in the river Oder in Germany and Poland in 2022, and scientists warn there is a high risk of a second catastrophe