WWF warns of mass extinction in Lower Lobau as species decline

WWF reports that the Lower Lobau, a Danube floodplain near Vienna, faces mass extinction of species including the Bitterling, Danube Crested Newt, European Pond Turtle, and freshwater mussels. The cause is likely linked to water management and habitat degradation, though specifics are not detailed. This signals a biodiversity crisis in a protected area, with implications for regional ecosystem health.