Lake Manyara National Park is a hotspot for biodiversity as it supports over 400 species of birds, numerous big land mammals and other aquatic fauna. Furthermore, this fragile ecosystem attracts more than 150000 tourists every year from all over the world, creating livelihoods for many local people. However, increased siltation and pollution is threatening the preservation of this UNESCO Man and Biosphere site.

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Lake Manyara National Park is a hotspot for biodiversity as it supports over 400 species of birds, numerous big land mammals and other aquatic fauna. Furthermore,

this fragile ecosystem attracts more than 150000 tourists every year from all over the world, creating livelihoods for many local people. However, increased siltation and

pollution is threatening the preservation of this UNESCO Man and Biosphere site.