In the Pyrenees, the mysterious "trumpet rat" threatened by a hydroelectric project

The Gabarret River in the Pyrénées is one of the last wild torrents, facing a controversial hydroelectric project. Local villages aim to produce decarbonized energy for 3,000 households, but environmental groups raise concerns about biodiversity impacts, particularly on the endangered Pyrenean desman. This semi-aquatic mammal relies on turbulent waters for survival, making conservation efforts critical in this Natura 2000 site.