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›In the Rift Valley region in Kenya, flamingo population is being affected in the Lake Nakuru. ›Lake Nakuru lies in central Kenya. The ecosystem provides for about 56 different species of mammals including the white rhino and buffaloes and a variety of terrestrial birds numbering nearly 450 species. ›The water crisis has made many flamingos die or migrate and today, only 1000 flamingos remain. ›Causes of the water crisis: ›Rapid deforestation ›Drying up of the ?feeding rivers ›Drought Due to drying up of the ?feeding rivers? the lake is not well replenished. ›The irregular severe droughts cause excess evaporation ›This increases the salinity of water in the lake ›The salinity kills algae growth which is problematic as flamingoes feed on algae ›Limited food for the flamingo population causes death and emigration of flamingos ›In Maasai Mara, elephant populations have been decreasing in part due to lack of water ›Maasai Mara is a national reserve located in western Kenya bordering Tanzania ›It is a savannah which is home to many animal species, including elephants. ›Decreasing rainfall has made it harder for mammals such as elephants to stay hydrated ›Elephants have started to die due to lack of water (baby elephants are especially susceptible) ›This can effect the elephant?s immune system and their food supply ›Elephants must compete with humans for water sources ›(Elephant populations are also decreasing from poaching) ›Let's save flamingoes and elephants! |
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The ecological balance of nature is very fragile. Easily broken but very difficult to rebuild.
Posted 24-02-2014 22:50
Well reported. Dwindlning population of flamingo in Lake Nakuro and dying elephants in Masai Mara are depressing news. Lets hope authorities take preventive action immediately.
Posted 24-02-2014 18:48
Really sad to know this. Yes, necessary actions need to be executed for saving them. Thanks for raising the concern.
Posted 23-02-2014 19:34
It's really sad to know declining population of flamingo in Lake Nakuro and elephants in Masai Mara. I have been to Kenya to enjoy all these in wild safari and I am really sad to know this.
Posted 23-02-2014 17:30