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Lake Natron

This unique saline lake looks like it came straight out of a sci-fi movie. However, the red color is caused naturally: as water evaporates, the concentration of salts and other minerals in the water increases, attracting microorganisms that cause the water to turn red. This lake is also the only breeding ground of an endangered species, the lesser flamingo.

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