Kenya
The Kenya Lakes System
The Kenya Lakes System by Roman Bruehwiler
The Kenya Lake System in the Great Rift Valley consists of three lakes in basins on the floor of the valley, known for their high concentration of lesser flamingo, great white pelicans and migratory birds. All the three lakes are shallow, alkaline and are hydro-geologically connected through sub surface seepage of water. The alkalinity of the three lakes supports the abundant growth of the green algae (spirulina platensis) which is the food of the lesser flamingoes which congregate in the lakes in great numbers.
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- The Great Rift Valley - The Kenya Lakes System (ID: 5513)
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- Kenya
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On tentative list 2010
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- 2010: Added to Tentative List
- Added to tentative list
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- whc.unesco.org
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