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      Combined effects of life-history traits and human impact on extinction risk of freshwater megafauna. 

      He, F.; Langhans, S.D.; Zarfl, C.; Wanke, R.; Tockner, K.; Jähnig, S.C. (CONSERVATION BIOLOGY, 2020)
      Megafauna species are intrinsically vulnerable to human impact. Freshwater megafauna (i.e., freshwater animals ≥30 kg, including fishes, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians) are subject to intensive and increasing threats. ...
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      Freshwater megafauna diversity: Patterns, status and threats 

      He, F.; Bremerich, V.; Zarfl, C.; Geldmann, J.; Langhans, S.D.; David, J.N.W.; Darwall, W.; Tockner, K.; Jähnig, S.C. (DIVERSITY AND DISTRIBUTIONS, 2018)
      Aim: Freshwater megafauna remain underrepresented in research and conservation, despite a disproportionately high risk of extinction due to multiple human threats. Therefore, our aims are threefold; (i) identify global ...