Discover the creatures and plants that live in rivers and lakes and how they have all become perfectly adapted to life in their beautiful but sometimes dangerous home. How has human activity affected river and lake biomes and what is being done to repair the damage before it's too late?

Other titles in the At Home in the Biome series: Coral Reef, Mountains, Rivers and Lakes, Wetlands


Wetlands are incredibly rich biomes that brim with life. Find out about the different animals and plants that live in wetlands, how they survive in these watery worlds and how they have changed over time to be able to make a home for themselves in some of the most diverse places on Earth.

With their stunning colours and array of life, coral reefs seem lush, inviting and beautiful. However, like all biomes around the world, coral reefs present challenges to the plants and organisms that live there. Discover how organisms survive on coral reefs and how they have cleverly adapted to their wild and watery home.

Discover how animals and plants in mountain environments survive in these often hostile and challenging places. Learn what each organism eats, the techniques it uses to survive in the mountain and how it has cleverly adapted to make a life in its beautiful but sometimes deadly home.