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Why is Lake Naivasha different from most Rift Valley lakes?

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Most Rift Valley lakes in Kenya are alkaline and support specialized ecosystems. Lake Naivasha is a freshwater lake, which allows it to sustain a broader range of plant and animal life, including fish populations that attract numerous birds and mammals.

Most Rift Valley lakes in Kenya are alkaline and support specialized ecosystems. Lake Naivasha is a freshwater lake, which allows it to sustain a broader range of plant and animal life, including fish populations that attract numerous birds and mammals.