Lake Natron is a soda lake in northern Tanzania with a volcanic geology that maintains the water's pH around 10.5, which is ...

The curious minds at What If reveal why drinking from Lake Natron could lead to an instant, deadly fate. Questions raised over Lauren Boebert’s financial disclosure filing - which includes no ...

Lake Natron has a chemical makeup that is so harsh, it is uninhabitable for most creatures. It is a "soda" lake, meaning it has high levels of dissolved sodium and carbonate. Due to this high ...

The alkaline levels means that the lake is the perfect habitat for certain types of thrill-seeking microorganisms, that have evolved to thrive. The reason behind this curious combinations of chemicals ...

Lake Natron in Tanzania mummifies animals in its toxic waters, yet it’s also a flamingo haven—where death, life, and surreal ...

Ground rescues are rare and dangerous, often leading to more fatalities. Over 300 climbers have died in this zone, their ...

Flamingos are selective breeders, but an isolated egg on the caustic shores of Tanzania’s Lake Natron raised questions. The lake’s water is so alkaline that it can burn skin, yet flamingos ...

MILLIONS of pink flamingos transform the alkaline waters of Lake Natron in northern Tanzania into a dazzling sea of fluttering feathers every day. This enchanting display, however, is under threat.