The waterways are the lifeblood of Australia. The waters originating from highland streams, journey through varied terrain, before flowing into the sea 🌊 Along the way, an assortment of environmental niches set the stage for multifaceted interactions between predators and their prey 🐊🐍 #crocodile #snake #python #lizard #watermonitor | Love Nature

Nearly 90% of the world’s wetlands have been degraded since the 1700s, and we are losing wetlands three times faster than forests. Yet, #wetlands are critically important ecosystems that contribute to biodiversity, climate mitigation and adaptation, freshwater availability, world economies and more. #WorldWetlandsDay is the ideal time to increase people’s understanding of these critically important ecosystems. | DW Environment

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