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As the lakes that flamingos inhabit expand, the birds' food supplies are rapidly shrinking.

  • Published In: Sciencemag.org, 2024. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Applied Science & Technology Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Pennisi, Elizabeth 3 of 3

Abstract

The population of lesser flamingos in East Africa is declining due to the effects of climate change. While increased rainfall has expanded the lakes where the flamingos live, it has also diluted the nutrients in the water, depleting the food supply for the birds. The decline in flamingo numbers began 20 years ago when water levels in the lakes fell, causing toxic cyanobacteria to grow. Rising water levels in recent years have further reduced food availability and flooded nesting sites. However, the increased rainfall has also created potential new feeding grounds for the flamingos. Remote sensing data can be used to monitor the impacts of climate change on these ecosystems. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Sciencemag.org. 2024/04, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Zoology
  • Publication Date:2024
  • Accession Number:176628747
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