Flamingos and Lake Bogoria

Flamingos flock to Kenya's Lake Bogoria, drawn by the abundant food source despite the lake's harsh chemistry. They serve as indicators of the lake's health. However, overpopulation leads to overgrazing and pollution, causing a mass die-off. Many flamingos migrate to Lake Nakuru, where they find a more balanced environment. The video highlights the flamingos' survival tactics and the ecological challenges they face.

What is the primary food source for the lesser flamingos at Lake Bogoria?

• Spirulina

• Fish

• Plankton

• Insects

What role do flamingos play in indicating the health of Lake Bogoria?

• They prevent algae growth

• They purify the water

• They act as a litmus test

• They increase the fish population

Why do flamingos bathe in fresh water at Lake Bogoria?

• To clean their beaks

• To remove harmful minerals

• To cool down

• To attract mates

What is the main reason for the harsh chemistry of Lake Bogoria?

• High salt content

• Presence of predators

• Lack of vegetation

• Pollution from nearby cities

What is the potential consequence of flamingos overgrazing at Lake Bogoria?

• Increase in fish population

• Decrease in algae growth

• Improved water quality

• Formation of new islands

How do flamingos efficiently feed on spirulina?

• Using their feet

• With their powerful tongues and beaks

• Through their nostrils

• By diving underwater

What significant event occurred by January at Lake Bogoria?

• The lake dried up

• 50,000 flamingos died

• A new species of algae was discovered

• Flamingos migrated to a new lake

What transformation occurs in Lake Bogoria's waters due to flamingo activity?

• From fresh to salty

• From nourishing to toxic

• From clear to muddy

• From warm to cold

Where did the flamingos migrate after leaving Lake Bogoria?

• Lake Victoria

• Lake Nakuru

• Lake Tanganyika

• Lake Turkana

What do flamingos find at Lake Nakuru after migrating?

• More predators

• A new harmony

• A lack of food

• Polluted waters