US EditionMore than 100 dolphins dead in Amazon as water hits 102 degrees Fahrenheit
- More than 100 dolphins and thousands of fish have been found dead in the Brazilian Amazon, with experts attributing the fatalities to the drought and record-breaking high temperatures in the region. The severe drought conditions are expected to continue, raising concerns of further wildlife fatalities.
- The drought in the Amazon has led to a drop in water levels, making it difficult for people to access food and drinking supplies. Over 110,000 people have been affected by the contaminated water caused by the dead fish.
- The Amazon Working Group reports that the water level along a tributary of the Amazon River is dropping by 20cm a day, which along with climate change, is considered a reflection of the region's future challenges.
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Over 100 dolphins found dead in a week as lake hits record heat
Over 100 Amazon river dolphins died in Brazil's Lake Tefe amid a historic drought. Seventy carcasses were found on a single day when water temperatures soared to 102 degrees Fahrenheit.Read the original article on Insider
More than 100 dolphins found dead in Brazilian Amazon as water temperatures soar
More than 100 dolphins have died in the Brazilian Amazon rainforest in the past week due to a severe drought, and many more could be affected if water temperatures remain high. The Mamiraua Institute, a research group of Brazil’s Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, said two more dead dolphins were found on Monday in the region around Tefe Lake, which is key for mammals and fish in the area. Thousands of fish have also died, according…
More than 100 dolphins found dead in Brazilian Amazon as water temperatures soar
More than 100 dolphins have died in the Brazilian Amazon rainforest in the past week due to a severe drought, and many more could be affected if water temperatures remain high. The Mamiraua Institute, a research group of Brazil’s Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, said two more dead dolphins were found on Monday in the region around Tefe Lake, which is key for mammals and fish in the area. Thousands of fish have also died, according…
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