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The Olifants River supports mining, agriculture, and commercial forestry, while also flowing through the Kruger National Park—South Africa’s largest protected area and a vital tourism drawcard. Photo: Wikipedia

Olifants River faces extreme warming by 2100, threatening fish and macroinvertebrates

New research projects the Olifants River in the Kruger National Park could reach daily water temperatures of 42–44°C by the end of the century under a high-emissions scenario, putting fish, macroinvertebrates and freshwater ecosystems at serious risk

  • Sheree Bega
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