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7. The Misconceptions Debunked
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Unlike popular assumption, these lakes' pink hue has nothing to do with chemical contamination or synthetic additions. Many mistakenly believe these lakes come from industrial pollution or human involvement. The reality is even more intriguing, though; these pink tones have existed for thousands of years and are quite natural. Another widespread belief is that these lakes endanger or poison any kind of life. Actually, although few species can live in the hypersaline waters, the lakes provide special habitats for many bird species, notably flamingos, and act as major feeding ground. The discovery of intricate food webs existing in these hostile conditions refutes the belief about their sterility.
