The lake is known for its ability to preserve dead animals, turning them into what appear to be stone statues.

In the middle of Tanzania’s arid north sits a lake so hostile that it mummifies species unfortunate enough to come into touch ...

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

How to Survive reveals what makes Lake Natron’s water so deadly, from its extreme alkalinity to its effects on wildlife and humans. They share survival advice for avoiding or coping with contact in ...

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