In the LIFE2RIVERS project, we aim to improve our understanding of rivers and promote management approaches that bring together interdisciplinary expertise and local community engagement, while prioritising nature-based solutions. Our focus extends beyond what can be done along an individual stretch of river. We also explore how knowledge gained in one river basin can be […]
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Among riverside vegetation, on sunny patches of riverbank, and along shallow waters, one of our best-known snakes moves quietly: the grass snake (Natrix natrix). This non-venomous reptile spends much of its life near water. Its presence reminds us that a river is more than a flowing body of water; it is a network of interconnected […]
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In the sixth episode, we explore stoneflies (Plecoptera) and mayflies (Ephemeroptera). Although adults can be seen near rivers, they spend most of their lives as aquatic larvae. How do we tell them apart? Stonefly larvae have two long tail filaments, while mayfly larvae usually have three. Mayfly larvae also have clearly visible gills along the […]
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