Steep eroded banks
Steep banks of the river are extreme habitat, where some very specialized animals and plants live. They are mostly created by river erosion.
Recent Posts
The Living River: How Natural Dynamics Shape Biodiversity
Natural rivers support rich biodiversity by constantly renewing themselves and creating diverse habitats for plants and animals to thrive.
The white-tailed eagle
The white-tailed eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla) is one the largest bird of prey found along the rivers in Europe. It is the ruler of the sky of the floodplains.
Gravel and sand bars – where everything begins
Gravel and sand bars are the layers of the sediment in the riverbed. It is not only the barren sediment; this is precious habitat for specialized animals and plants.
Negative Impacts of River Regulation
River regulation alters natural flow for flood control, navigation, or irrigation—but often causes severe ecological and geomorphic harm.
The Benefits of Rivers: Vital Ecosystem Services That Support Life
Discover the benefits of rivers—from clean water to climate balance—and why protecting them is vital for life, biodiversity, and our future.
Beyond the Current: A New Understanding of Rivers
A new understanding of rivers reveals them as complex, fragile ecosystems—not just resources—leading to global shifts in science, policy, and protection.
River Rafting Guide: How to Choose Rivers, Gear Up, and Stay Safe
Your ultimate river rafting guide—learn how to pick the right river, prepare gear, stay safe, and experience thrilling rapids around the world.
River morphology – how does river look like?
Rivers are very diverse bodies of the water. Flow from the hills to the plains in different forms. River morphology describes how does river look like.
Definitions of rivers, streams, brooks, creeks and other terms
What are the definitions of rivers? What’s the stream, brook, or creek…we encounter these terms so many times, often with a different meaning.