However, there are fears that pollutants are finding their way into the lake's waters. Traces of organo-chlorines were also discovered in body tissues. Dr Motelin said the flamingoes must have ingested the chemicals at Lake Nakuru. Other conservationists argue that it was possible that flamingoes ingested contaminants within lakes in other countries. Toxic chemicals such as DDT, which is banned in Kenya, is reportedly used in Ethiopia.
Flamingos have a vast home range.
These include other blue-green algae and diatoms. There are multiple problems but the stress of flying was identified as one of the major causes of deaths. Lake Bogoria is a comparatively clean habitat. This is partly because it is not located next to an urban area. But organo-chlorines can enter the lake through River Sandai, which passes through farmlands in Laikipia district.