Lake Nakuru Flamingos & Friends: How to protect the animals inside Lake Nakuru Park

The video discusses Lake Nakuru's unique ecosystem, highlighting the impact of sodium carbonate on algae growth and the challenges posed by fluctuating salinity and pollution. It covers the effects of industrialization and environmental changes on local wildlife, particularly flamingos. Conservation efforts, including Ramsar site designation and flamingo tracking, are explored. The video concludes with the importance of tourism and ongoing preservation efforts to protect this diverse ecosystem.

What natural feature around Lake Nakuru contributes to the growth of blue-green algae?

• Presence of heavy metals

• High levels of nitrogen

• Sodium carbonate residue

• Low oxygen levels

Which weather pattern has affected the flamingo population at Lake Nakuru?

• Monsoon

• La Niña

• Hurricane

• El Niño

What toxic substances were found near Lake Nakuru due to industrialization?

• Carbon monoxide and methane

• Arsenic and cadmium

• Mercury and zinc

• Sulfur and phosphorus

What is the purpose of the Ramsar Convention in relation to Lake Nakuru?

• To promote tourism

• To conserve and wisely use wetlands

• To build new infrastructure

• To increase industrial development

What method is used to study the migration patterns of flamingos at Lake Nakuru?

• Manual tracking

• Radio collars

• Satellite tagging

• Drone surveillance