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A DAM FIRSTLY ENROACHES HUGE AMOUNTS OF LAND THAT MIGHT HAVE SEVERED AS A HABITAT FOR MILLIONS OF PEOPLE,ANIMALS AND PLANTS. DAMS ALSO CONTRIBUTE TO THE EXTINCTION OF MANY FISH AND OTHER AQUATIC SPECIES.
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 12y agoDams effect animals in many ways.
1) Trout and salmon going upstream to mate are blocked and only will lay their eggs where they were born.
2) The dam can effect wildlife below because of less water.
3) Constructing the dam can damage the habitat of animals as well as the environment.
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∙ 11y agoFish or anything that lives downstream or upstream of the dam. Even some animals that don't live in water are affected!! For a more specific answer go to another website, otherwise I hope I've answered your question.
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