Famous flamingos leave Kenya lake (BBC)

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Last Updated: Wednesday, 4 October 2006, 23:45 GMT 00:45 UK

Famous flamingos leave Kenya lake
By Wanyama wa Chebusiri
BBC News, Nakuru

Kenya's Lake Nakuru is in danger of losing its famous pink shores
to environmental degradation and pollution.

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The lake is world famous for its flocks of flamingo, which literally turn
its shores pink.

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Scarce times

Environmental experts are warning that the lake, which is home to millions
of flamingos in their natural habitation, may dry up due to constant
destruction of catchment areas and massive pollution.

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Flamingos flock to Lake Nakuru to feed on algae that forms on the lake's bed.

However, according to a government study, flamingos are now migrating
elsewhere due to a scarcity of algae caused by the drop in water levels.

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Full article: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/5405468.stm