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Zimbabwe’s birds face habitat crisis as wetlands turn to urban sprawl

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Zimbabwe's wetlands, crucial habitats for numerous bird species, are rapidly disappearing due to urban development, pollution and climate change. Al Jazeera's Haru Mutasa reports from Lake Chivero, Zimbabwe.

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  • Urban development is causing the destruction of wetlands in Zimbabwe, displacing bird species. 10s
  • Displaced birds are moving to areas like Lake Chivero, which is also drying up. 44s
  • Lake Chivero’s water levels are significantly lower due to pollution, climate change, and development. 50s
  • Over 400 bird species at the sanctuary are threatened by wetland loss and degradation. 1m 1s
  • Environmental activists call for stronger political action to protect wetlands. 2m 15s
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