Imagine life on Earth without water. Could you live in such a world?
Today, almost all life on Earth relies on water, including plants and
animals. The freshwater biome includes lakes, rivers, wetlands, ice, and
even water in the ground. This biome holds a source of food, air, and
water for plants, animals, and people all over the world. Learn about
the geography and resources of the freshwater biome as well as how
animals and people have adapted to and impacted freshwater environments.
Explore this biome's future and what people can do to help keep it safe.